Levy Information
Northmont City Schools' levy on the November 7, 2023 ballot is a 5.5 mill emergency levy for a period of 10 years. Our investment, with the levy, is about $16 a month per $100,000 of current (2022) county-auditor appraised property value
(not recent reappraisals).
Northmont City Schools are fiscally responsible
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Northmont closed Englewood Elementary after the levy failed in May to save taxpayers an additional $1 million per year
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The District reduced their levy ask when the newest State budget projected Northmont receiving $2.2 million more than last year
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Nearly 30 staff positions, across all staff levels, including administration, have been eliminated to save costs
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The levy request is NOT permanent but for 10 years
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The levy will generate the same amount for our schools every year - no more and no less, regardless of any changes in property values
Northmont proudly ensures their students have the resources for successful futures
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In the last 5 years, the number of Northmont grads attending top-tier colleges has TRIPLED
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Northmont grads were awarded more than $9 million in scholarships in 2023
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Northmont ranked in the top 3.5% in Ohio for Student Growth Measures across all grade levels. (2021-2022 State Report Card data)
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Northmont earned 5 out of 5 stars for the 2nd year in a row for Student Growth, and 5 out of 5 stars for Gap Closure and Graduation Rates. (2022-2023 State Report Card data)
With our votes FOR this levy, Northmont can:
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Maintain health and safe school building learning environments
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Provide counseling, mental health and other vital student services
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Retain and attract quality teachers and school staff
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Prepare Northmont graduates for success in college, careers, and life
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Continue Ap courses, gifted services, and a variety of activities to meet the needs of all students
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Prevent large increases in class sizes