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Renewal Levy on Tuesday's School Board Agenda

Board expected to take the first of two steps toward getting measure on the November ballot.

The is expected to take the first of two steps toward placing an expiring levy on the November ballot during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at .

A 7.3-mill, five-year renewal levy is set to expire this year.

Bulgrin said during the board's May 15 meeting that the district will pursue the renewal levy for 10 years this time. The levy will still generate $7.3 million annually, but because of decreased property values, she estimates the millage will be around 8.

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Even if the millage is increased, though, the amount each homeowner will pay will remain about the same, Bulgrin said.

During this Tuesday's meeting, the board is expected to vote on sending the request to the Summit County Auditor's office to certify the value and the millage of the levy.

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After that, it will go back to the board for another vote to put it on the November ballot.

Also Tuesday, Bulgrin will present the district's five-year financial forecast.

The board's meeting agenda accompanies this story in .pdf form.

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