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Tallmadge board adopts resolution to seek 5.6‑mill property levy, outlines $2 million contingency plan if voters decline
Summary
The Tallmadge Board of Education approved a resolution of necessity to place a 5.6‑mill property tax before voters and described contingency cuts that would total about $2 million if a May levy fails, including bus reductions, several teacher positions and changes to building use and fees.
The Tallmadge Board of Education on Jan. 21 adopted a resolution declaring it necessary to levy an additional 5.6 mills to fund current district expenses and asked the Summit County fiscal officer to certify the estimated collections, the first step required by state law.
The board's legal and finance advisers explained the two‑step process for a levy: the board first adopts a resolution of necessity, the county auditor certifies estimated collections, and — if the board chooses to proceed — the board later adopts a "resolution to proceed" and files with the county board of elections. Counsel told trustees the district must meet February filing deadlines to put the question on the May ballot.
Superintendent (identified by meeting officials) told the board the…
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