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Canfield board leans toward operating levy, sets community forum for May 14
Summary
At a special April 22 meeting the Canfield Local School District board signaled it will prioritize an operating levy to address a budget shortfall and scheduled a community forum for May 14 to gather input before deciding whether to pursue a November 2026 or May 2027 ballot date.
The Canfield Local School District board met in a special session April 22 to review the district's budget forecast and next steps for raising revenue. The board signaled a preference for pursuing an operating levy rather than a facilities-only bond and scheduled a community forum for May 14 to collect public feedback before finalizing a millage recommendation.
Board members opened by emphasizing the urgency of the district's fiscal situation and the need for a targeted, realistic approach. "We're kind of at a breaking point here," the chair said, summarizing the presentation the board received last week that showed the district has not asked for new operating money since 2013. The chair and several members said preserving core…
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