What is wrong with the current situation?
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Rising costs for staffing, transportation, utilities, and supplies
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District’s growing student needs
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Last levy was passed in 2011, costs have steadily increased while funding has remained flat.
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State funding has remained largely flat over the years and has recently cut $4 million for PCSD despite increasing mandates and growing district needs, Federal Funding cut by an additional $1 million
What will the cuts be if it fails?
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More teacher and staff reductions
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Larger class sizes
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Cuts to extracurriculars like athletics, music, and clubs
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Pay to participate
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Reduced transportation for high school students services
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Fewer elective and advanced course offerings
REAL TALK - Why is this Levy NEEDED:
The Parma City School Board has approved a plan that will be on the ballot on November 4th, 2025.
Parma City Schools is facing a serious financial shortfall caused by rising operational costs, flat state funding, and the district’s growing student needs.
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Parma City Schools is entering deficit spending due to flat state funding and rising costs for staffing, transportation, utilities, and supplies. The levy will provide the operating revenue needed to avoid deep cuts to teachers, programming, and student services
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is on the ballot?
This levy a property tax ballot issue. One vote FOR the levy!
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If approved, the district will gain revenue for the following:
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Maintaining current programs and services
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Increased funding for the expected enrollment growth that will be happening in the future
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costs have steadily increased while funding has remained flat since last levy passage in 2011
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For additional details on this FAQ, CLICK HERE.
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What will the levy cost?
$20 per month per $100,000 home value
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For additional details on this FAQ, CLICK HERE.
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What is the difference between a BOND issue and a LEVY issue?
The easiest way to think about it is that Levies are for Learning and Bonds are for Buildings.
LEVIES = LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
(Library Books, Curriculum, Staffing, Building Operation & Maintenance, and Needed Improvements, etc.)
BONDS = BUILDINGS - MAJOR CONSTRUCTION
(New Buildings, Major Renovations, etc.)
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​If approved, the district must spend the money as they stated they would on the ballot. Therefore, Bond money can not be spent on learning and levy money can not be spent on buildings/construction.
For additional details on this FAQ, CLICK HERE.
VOTER RESOURCES
Where to vote: FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION HERE! Tuesday, November 4, 2025 is Election Day! Click on the map icon to find your polling location.
Polls will are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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