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Nordonia Hills board sends multiple levy scenarios to county after lengthy budget debate; $7.3M emergency option proposed
Summary
After extended discussion of projected deficits and lost revenue from MGM, the Nordonia Hills board agreed to send several levy scenarios to the county for certification, including a $7.3 million emergency option over eight years and a range of operating and restricted options for voters to consider.
Board members debated the district’s fiscal outlook for roughly two hours during the Jan. 13 organizational meeting before agreeing to forward multiple levy scenarios to the Summit County Fiscal Office for millage certification. The board did not adopt a final ballot question on Monday; instead, members asked the treasurer to certify five options so the board can choose a final proposal at a subsequent meeting.
The scenarios the board directed staff to submit for county certification included:
- A 1-mill permanent-improvement (PI) levy for five years to fund capital needs such as building repairs and equipment; - A 1-mill safety and security levy for five years to fund SROs and other school safety services; - A combined package totaling 5 mills (4.5 mills operating, 0.5 mills PI)…
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