Decision 2025: One of Boardman Schools levy renewals passes, other rejected
BOARDMAN Two renewal levies were up for consideration on the ballot during the November 4 general election for 2025.
One of the proposed renewals passed while the other failed.
The final vote came down to 3,580 votes in favor of the proposed 6 mill renewal levy for Boardman Schools, a total of 50.6% of the votes tallied passing the levy.
On the other hand, 3,655 voters voted to reject the proposed 5.9 mill renewal levy, with 50.7% of voters answering "no" on the ballot to renew the levy.
The two renewal levies were for the following amounts:
- Renewal of 5.9 mills levy for current expenses for a continuing period of time until it is voted to be removed. It was expected to generate $4,238,858
- Renewal of 6 mills levy for current expenses for five years. It is expected to generate $3,589,747
Those two levies together made up about 14% of its budget.
Boardman Local Schools officials say that they are facing more financial uncertainty following decisions by state lawmakers voting to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto and eliminate levy options beginning in 2026.
Starting in January 1, 2026, schools and other political subdivisions will no longer be able to place emergency, substitute emergency, replacement or combined levies on the ballot.
Levies such as these generate fixed amount of money or adjust old tax rates to current property values. They are often used by districts to fund day-to-day operations, like salaries and other programs.
After the change takes place in January of the new year, only renewal levies and brand-new millage levies will be allowed to be placed on the ballot.
At this time, it is unknown how widespread of an effect this will have on the district.
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