Frequently Asked Questions
What is the levy for?
The levy is an operating levy to fund a portion of the forecasted deficit at the end of the next school year. The school district already had to cut 5% of its expenses at the end of the last school year. In real world terms, 6 teaching and tutoring positions were eliminated since May 2023. An additional 5 to 13 teaching positions are projected to be cut at the end of this school year depending upon levy passage outcomes on March 19, 2024.
How much would this cost me?
For a house appraised at $100k by the county fiscal office, this would be approximately $17 a month before any applicable reductions. This levy is not continuous, only lasting for 5 years at which point would need to be approved again by the voters. You can estimate how much passage of this levy would cost you by using the Tax Estimator link on this website. Enter the appraised value(100%) total for your home from the county fiscal office: Summit County Fiscal Office or Portage County Auditor.
What happened?
Inaccurate financial forecasting, declining enrollment (statewide), the post pandemic economy, and levy cycle timing all led to the situation in which the district needs funds or will need to make drastic cuts. Mogadore Local Schools is in fiscal caution. Without both cuts to teaching positions and passage of the levy we risk involvement by the state.
Where can I find information?
Mogadore Local School District - Mogadore District Website
Board of Education - Board of Education page
Treasurer’s Department - Office of the Treasurer page
State of Ohio Performance Audit - October 2023
State of Ohio Audit Fiscal Year 2022
State Employment Relations Board, Collective Bargaining Agreements - Enter Mogadore in the search box to find contracts
How to Read a Five-Year Forecast
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Five-Year Forecast Submissions