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Garfield Heights board to pursue November renewal after narrow levy loss
Summary
Board members and district leaders discussed plans to refile a renewal levy for November after a recent defeat by roughly 48%–52%; they emphasized the measure would be a renewal, not new taxes, and discussed creating a dedicated severance fund (035) and planned budget transfers.
The Garfield Heights City School District board signaled on May 12 that it will pursue a renewal levy in November after a recent renewal attempt lost by about 48% to 52%.
District leaders said the proposed measure would be a renewal, not a new tax, and that the language is expected to mirror prior ballot wording. "We fell short, and it was pretty close, 48 to 52%," said Dr. Reynolds, a district official, describing the recent vote. Board members said they plan more community outreach — including videos and "coffee and conversations" — to explain that the levy is intended "to keep the lights on."
The discussion placed the levy decision in the context of the…
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