NEWS & EVENTS
IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
WEEK 1-3 OF ABSENTEE VOTING:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each weekday (Monday through Friday)
WEEK 4 OF VOTING
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7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
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7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
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7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday through Friday)
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8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Saturday)
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1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Sunday)
ABSENTEE VOTING INFO
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins September 18
Deadline to Register to Vote:
October 5
Early In-Person Voting:
October 6 and includes the Saturday and Sunday before Election Day.
Absentee Voting By Mail:
Begins October 6
Election Day: November 7
(Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
For more information on absentee voting and to obtain an application, go to allen.boe.ohio.gov
RENEW THE SPARTAN PRIDE!
Five-year 5.99-mill renewal for operations and permanent improvements - No New Money
Election Day: Nov. 3
Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Remember to bring your proper ID and know you’re polling place and precinct.
Find your polling place here:
Q & A
What is an operating levy?
An operating levy is one that generates funds that may be used for the general operations of the district. That includes utilities, building operations, wages and benefits.
What is a permanent improvement levy: A permanent improvement levy generates money for building maintenance, buses and updates to technology
How much is a mill?
Taxes are computed in mills and a mill is 1/10 of a penny. A mill produces $1 in tax for every $1,000 of property value. A $100,000 home is about $35/year per mill. Remember this levy is not a new tax. There will be no additional costs to taxpayers.
How much money will the levy generate?
The 5.99 mill levy is estimated to generate $1.8 million a year to help support general operations (supplies, building operations, utilities and staffing) and permanent improvements (building maintenance, buses and technology)
Where does the district receive its funding?
The district receives funding from state, local and federal sources. Local sources amount to 16 percent, state sources are 79 percent and 5 percent comes from federal sources.
Why is the General Fund so important?
The General Fund is the operating fund for the district. Expenses that come from the General Fund include salaries, benefits, supplies, equipment, utilities, professional development and maintenance.
What will happen if this renewal levy does not pass?
The district will lose critical general operating and permanent improvement funds that are crucial to continue to provide the best facilities, resources, staff and education for our students.
How much does the district spend on staff?
The Ohio Department of Education recommends that school districts spend around 80 percent of their operating budgets on wages and benefits. Currently, the Lima City Schools spends 78 percent percent of the operating budget on wages and benefits.The other 22 percent is spent on the general operations of the district.
REQUEST A YARD SIGN
NOV. 3
vote for Lima City Schools
5.99
mill renewal levy
5 YEAR
renewal
NOT
a new tax
CONTACT
Contact Us
Vote Yes For Lima's Kids Committee
Michelle Williams, Treasurer
755 Saint Johns Ave.
Lima, OH 45804
419-996-3411