HILLIARD, Ohio-Voters in Hilliard approved a 6.9-mill operating levy and a bond issue aimed at funding the construction of new elementary schools and renovations to existing facilities. With 53% in favor, the levy will generate funds for daily operations, such as staffing and utilities, costing homeowners $242 per $100,000 of home value annually. The bond issue, which authorizes the district to issue $142 million in bonds, will allow for facility improvements, including building three new elementary schools and upgrading playgrounds, athletic fields, and performing arts spaces. The district’s existing debt will expire, allowing the bond to be issued without raising additional taxes. The funding will also preserve staffing levels and current programs. The district’s Master Facilities Plan, which includes safety upgrades and ADA compliance, can now move forward with no staffing cuts. This is the first levy the district has requested since 2016.
