Summary

The Board resolution calls for an incremental five-year property tax levy for current expenses. This type of levy is also known as a “phased-in” levy. The proposal calls for an initial 5 mill tax, followed by annual increases of 2.5 mills in years two through five, spanning from 2025-2029. This levy type and amount was supported by the District’s Finance Advisory Council members who regularly review the financial health of the district.

The proposed levy will fund daily current operational expenses, support the work to meet the district’s strategic plan goals, and maintain current academic offerings and student services. Bexley Schools last asked for additional funding from voters in 2019.

The need for additional revenue is reflected in the school district’s Five-Year Forecast, a document summarizing the financial health of a school district that is required to be filed with the State of Ohio. The May 2024 Five-Year Forecast confirms that the district’s revenue forecast will fall below the district’s 70-day cash-on-hand threshold in three years. The forecast also predicts a negative cash balance in four years.

The Ohio School Boards Association says an incremental levy authorizes additional millage on a regular schedule throughout the life of the levy; yearly increments are fully voted millage. An incremental levy is phased in gradually to make it more affordable for residents to address the increasing costs of operating the district. It allows for districts to request increased funding as increased expenditures occur, instead of asking for larger increases upfront.

The Bexley Board of Education approved a Statement of Facts related to the district’s levy request on the November 5th ballot.  The 2-page Statement of Facts  includes a chart depicting the incremental cost to property owners and answers the following questions:

• What Is This Levy for?
• Is This Related to the Current District Facilities Planning?
• What Is This Levy Type? It Seems Different Than What’s Been Done in the Past.
• Why Is the District Asking for More Revenues?
• What Happens if the Levy Fails?
• When Will the District Come Back to Request Additional Funding?

The following online tools may help you understand where your tax dollars go. By exploring these resources, you can see the exact amount of taxes you pay and how the funds are used, including whether they support Bexley Schools or other agencies.

Know your Home Value - Franklin County Auditor

Tax Estimator - Franklin County Auditor

Levy Estimator - Franklin County Auditor

Historical Property Tax Distribution Search - Franklin County Treasurer

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