Ohio voters showed renewed support for their students and schools after the Nov. 4 election, approving 66% of the school tax issues, compared to 2024's 51% of issues passed, according to Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) reports.

The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) reported unofficial results showing a higher voter engagement with local school funding decisions, as well as many Ohio communities continuing to prioritize support for students through stable funding.

For Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, school levies in Austintown, Boardman, East Palestine, Leetonia, Salem, Bristol, Champion and Newton Falls were passed after Wednesday's unofficial results came to a close.

"A school board doesn't place a levy on the ballot lightly," said Tom Hosler, OSBA chief executive officer. "Each question represents months of discussion about how to meet student needs while respecting a community's ability to pay. When a levy is rejected, it isn't failure -- it's feedback. That exchange between schools and voters is the essence of local government and democracy.

While the results are complete, they have not yet been officially certified by the Ohio secretary of state, the OSBA release states. 

"For those celebrating, this moment honors partnerships districts have with their communities," Hosler said. "Across Ohio, boards and voters alike are united by a shared goal -- doing what's best for students."