AKRON, Ohio-Akron Public Schools Treasurer Steve Thompson urged the school board to prepare and approve an operating levy and bond issue for the November ballot, despite impending budget cuts. The proposed 7.6-mill operating levy would cover daily expenses, while a 1.3-mill bond issue aims to fund an $85 million new North High School building. Superintendent Michael Robinson emphasized the critical need for these measures to prevent severe budget cuts totaling nearly $15 million next year. The district plans to discuss these issues further in upcoming meetings on May 13 and May 20.
