A staff member outlined financial details of a proposed 6.2‑mill bond and permanent improvement levy that would appear on the Nov. 2025 ballot in New Philadelphia, saying the local portion would raise about $72,000,000 and that the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) has offered an additional $80,000,000 to cover construction of a new pre‑K–6 elementary school and a consolidated grades 7–12 middle/high school. "The issue is a 6.2 mil combined bond issue and permanent improvement levy," the staff member said.

The presentation said a homeowner with a $100,000 property valuation would pay an estimated $252 annually — about $21 per month — if the levy passes. "Now for a homeowner with a $100,000 property valuation, the estimated cost of the 6.2 mil bond levy would be $252 annually, or about $21 per month," the staff member said.

The OFCC offer is contingent on local voter approval, the presenter said, and the district must pass the ballot issue to qualify. "In order to qualify for the $80,000,000 of funding from the OFCC, the local community needs to approve the ballot issue," the staff member said. The presentation noted that New Philadelphia was one of four districts offered OFCC funding this year and that it received the largest share among those districts.

Supporters in the presentation said constructing new buildings would reduce the need to use permanent improvement funds for repeated repairs on aging facilities and could yield long‑term operational savings in energy and maintenance when the district consolidates from its current set of buildings into the two new schools. "Consolidating schools will lead to long term operational savings in areas such as energy costs and maintenance across the buildings the district currently operates," the staff member said. The presenter also described the district's past debt management as responsible and said the district will continue to prioritize fiscal responsibility during the process.

The presentation encouraged residents to review detailed financial documents on the district website and to submit questions. "We are committed to transparency and accountability. I encourage you to review the financial details on our website and provide us with any further questions you may have," the staff member said.

No formal vote on the levy occurred at this presentation; the decision will be made by voters in the Nov. 2025 election and is contingent on both voter approval and continued OFCC commitment.