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Levy Information

School districts need money to maintain operations, and voted levies are the main source of funding for most districts in Ohio. This page includes more information about levies and why school districts need to ask taxpayers for more money every few years.

Centerville City Schools' levy, Issue 31 on the November 2024 ballot, is a 3.9-mill operating levy.

Know the Facts

  • This levy is necessary to maintain current education programs and keep up with rising costs.
  • Centerville is consistently rated as one of the top school districts in Ohio.
  • The district cut $3.5 million, which included 48 staff positions.
  • Centerville Schools receives relatively flat funding from voted levies and from the state of Ohio.
  • This levy would cost $11.40 a month per $100,000 of home value as determined by the county auditor.

Please use the search functions below to learn more about school finances and details about the levy that will be on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot.

Graphic sharing facts about November 2024 levy request

 

 

What do you want to know about school levies?

School finances can be complicated, and we want our community members to be as informed as possible. If you have questions about school funding, you can click on a topic or use the keyword search to read through frequently asked questions and answers. You can also click on the Load More FAQ button to see additional questions and answers.

 

Upcoming Community Meetings

This summer, Centerville City Schools will host two presentations and several informal meetings to discuss school finances and possible next steps for additional district funding.

Community Forums

These events will include a district presentation and an opportunity for community feedback and questions.


Elks Connect: Black & Gold Conversations for a Stronger School Community

These events are informal opportunities to talk with Superintendent Jon Wesney and other members of the district leadership team.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 16 - 6:30 p.m. at Primary Village South, 8388 Paragon Rd.
  • Thursday, Oct. 17 - 5:30 p.m. at Schoolhouse Park Shelter, 1875 Nutt Rd.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 29 - 5:30 p.m. at Forest Field Park Shelter, 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd.

If your neighborhood or community organization is interested in hosting one of these chats, please reach out to Sarah Swan.

IT'S A FACT: Centerville Schools has a levy on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. Issue 31 is a 3.9-mill operating levy that would provide additional funds so the district can continue to provide comprehensive supports, services, and programming for our students.

IT'S A FACT: The district leadership team is offering three community forums this fall to discuss school finances. Mark your calendar for Sept. 10 at Stingley Elementary, Sept. 24 at Weller Elementary, and Oct. 10 at Driscoll Elementary. All of the forums begin at 6 p.m.

IT'S A FACT: Centerville Schools cut $3.5 million from its budget before the 2024-25 school year. This included cutting 48 teaching and support staff positions (4% of the full-time staff), as well as increasing fees and building/athletic field rental costs. This has helped our financial position, but expenses are still outpacing revenue by approximately $2 million this year.

IT'S A FACT: Centerville Schools’ funding remains relatively flat from year to year. Ohio’s funding model continues to emphasize a reliance on locally generated dollars for communities like ours. Even the locally voted levies, which are the majority of our revenue, bring in the same amount of money each year unless the community approves a new levy.

IT'S A FACT: Centerville Schools’ levy on the Nov. 5 ballot would cost homeowners $11.40 a month per $100,000 of home value. You can visit the Montgomery County Auditor’s website and search for your address to see the cost for your home.

IT'S A FACT: It has been five years since voters approved additional funding for Centerville Schools. Because of the way public school districts are funded in Ohio, the need for additional funding does not go away. Centerville Schools receives relatively flat funding from the state of Ohio and from voted levies each year. This means as costs rise, the district must ask the community for additional funding or make significant changes to educational programs.

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The information being provided is merely factual. District personnel are not allowed to advocate for or against the passage of the levy or bond issue during times they are being compensated by the District.