School Levy

In addition to the presidential, senatorial and legislative races, thousands of Ohioans will vote on school levies next month.

The final recommended list was determined from nine scenarios where multiple schools were considered for closure.

The schools are spread across Columbus. Most are elementary schools, but there are some high schools and middle schools that could get the axe.

Delaware County voters shot down the Olentangy Schools levy by a margin of about two to one on Tuesday, leaving the district wondering how to deal with projected growth.

A nuance in Ohio’s property tax law means the state’s school districts are on the ballot year after year after year. That can lead to fatigue and make levies hard to pass.

Bowling Green City School District has asked voters for money to construct a new high school building five times. Levies asking for additional school funds have become rarer and harder to pass in the state.

Residents in Columbus, Dublin, Canal Winchester and Groveport are being asked to consider school levies during this election cycle.

The bond issue is seen as a critical part of the district's facilities master plan to eventually build 19 new schools.

The Columbus Board of Education signed off Tuesday on a plan to place a 4.7 mill permanent improvement levy and a $680 million bond on the November ballot.

Two Franklin County races from this month's electon are headed for recounts.Certified elections results from the Franklin County Board of Elections show a…