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Elyria board hears treasurer’s update and recommends 8.9‑mill levy for November ballot
Summary
Elyria City Schools Treasurer Colleen Aholt told the board the district implemented $9.4 million in reductions and recommended placing an 8.9‑mill continuous operating levy on the November 2026 ballot, estimating roughly $311.50 annually per $100,000 of home value if approved.
The Elyria City Schools Board of Education heard a financial update on district spending and voted to approve routine items while moving toward a possible November levy.
Treasurer Colleen Aholt told the board the district’s reduction plan has largely been implemented, saying, “the original target was $9,000,000 in reductions, and at this time the total identified implemented reductions are $9,400,000,” with the bulk of savings coming from personnel-related items. She told members the district’s cash balance improved to about 27 percent of policy target, up from a lower level earlier in the year.
Aholt recommended placing an 8.9‑mill continuous operating levy before voters in November 2026. Based on current valuations she said the levy would equate to about $311.50 annually per $100,000 of home value (about $25.96 per month) and explained timing: if voters approve the levy in November, the levy would be effective for the January 2027 collection year and the district expects to see receipts on tax bills in March 2027.
Board members asked clarifying questions about when levy dollars would be collected and how the savings appear across fiscal years. Aholt noted that some salary savings take effect in August or September (after the fiscal year begins in July) and therefore are represented partly in fiscal year 2028 rather than immediately.
The board approved the treasurer’s recommended consent items, which included accepting the April financial report, approving student activity purpose statements for 2026–27, acknowledging a donation, and appointing representatives for an expulsion hearing. The motions were moved, seconded and carried on roll call with aye votes recorded.
A first levy resolution is scheduled for the board’s June 10 meeting, with a second resolution planned for July, and the board must transmit the resolution to the board of elections in August to qualify the measure for the November ballot.
The board also received routine updates on contracts and personnel and adjourned after additional reports from the superintendent.
