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Operational Levy - November 2024

November 2024 Operational Levy

In June 2024, the Anthony Wayne Board of Education voted to place an Operational Levy on the November 2024 ballot to generate additional revenue to fund the day-to day operations of our District.


In mid-September, the new Lucas County Property Revaluations were mailed to property owners. This increase is having an impact on the District's financial situation.

About the Levy

If passed, the proposed 5-year, 2.42-mill operational levy will generate $3.3 million per year to support the day-to-day expenses of the District.

Election Date
Tuesday, November 5, 2024


Purpose of the Levy
We need additional funding to ensure the preservation of the current instructional programs, services and activities that students need to be successful - and keep our schools competitive with others across the state.

Through careful budgeting, we have been able to stretch our dollars, but increasing costs and no new operational funding approved since 2013 it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain our current level of services.

November 2024 Operational Levy Information

Why does Anthony Wayne need more funding for operations?

  • Increasing costs for equipment and materials, as well as utilities and other purchased services.

  • Increases in special education student numbers and costs.

  • There are no expected federal funding increases and minimal expected funding increases from the state.

  • Unpaid Nexus Pipeline and residential property taxes.

  • The end of ESSER (Federal Funds) at the end of the 2023-24 school year. 

  • There have been no new operational fund approved by voters since 2013.


How much money will the operational levy generate for the District?
The new operational levy is currently approved at 2.42 mills, generating approximately $3.3 million each year for five years.

How long will the operational levy last?

The proposed levy is for five years.


When did taxpayers last approve an operational levy?

Voters last approved a new operational levy in 2013.


How much will the operational levy cost me on my property taxes?
The District Treasurer is working to develop approximate costs to homeowners based on the 2024 estimated assessed values. Please check back for updates.

Property tax relief for senior citizens

Qualifying, low-income senior citizens, permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, and others who receive the homestead exemption tax credit can exempt up to $25,000 of the market value of their homes from all property taxes. 

Visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s website to learn more about the homestead exemption.

We are working to provide an updated FAQ Document with more detailed information for stakeholders. Please check back for updates.

Contact

Anthony Wayne Local Schools
9565 Bucher Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571

419-877-5377

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