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Perrysburg board weighs November levy as lawmakers consider property-tax reforms that could cut millions
Summary
Trustees discussed a proposed 7.84-mill levy and the prospect that pending state proposals could remove 'inside millage' that currently returns roughly $6.4 million to the district, potentially forcing the district to cut dozens of certified staff or seek larger voter asks.
Trustees of the Perrysburg Exempted Village Board of Education devoted extensive discussion at their June 16 meeting to a possible November levy and the uncertainty created by pending state legislation that could change how local property tax millage is collected.
Treasurer Mr. Drewer told the board the district is projecting to end the fiscal year “slightly better than expected,” but emphasized continuing revenue pressure from a failed November levy and rising costs. He offered the board multiple forecast scenarios the district had used in May and said the most likely local ask had been a 7.84-mill levy presented to trustees earlier in the spring.
Superintendent Tom Hassler and finance staff warned that proposed changes at the state level — discussed in conference committee and variously labeled in the meeting as Senate Bill 66,…
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