REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio-Reynoldsburg City Schools is seeking community approval for an emergency operating levy for the first time in 14 years, as the district has begun deficit spending in fiscal year 2023 due to rising operational costs driven by inflation. Superintendent Dr. Tracy Reed highlighted the necessity of the levy, which would cost approximately $233 annually for every $100,000 in taxable property value, warning that failing to pass it could lead to significant budget cuts, including staff reductions and cuts to programs such as athletics, extracurricular activities, field trips, and support services like social workers and nurses. Board of Education President Angela Abram emphasized the importance of community awareness regarding the potential impacts of the levy failure, noting that the meeting was intended to inform rather than threaten. The board plans to continue discussions and engage the community ahead of the November election.
