November Levy Information: Issues 3 & 4

Mentor Schools has two levies on the November 2023 ballot:

Issue 4 is a renewal levy, which first passed in 2004, that will not increase taxes.  This 6.73 mill levy generates just over $15 million dollars annually and accounts for roughly 13% of the district’s revenue.  These funds will allow us to maintain our current programming and are used for safety, security, direct classroom instruction, support services (school counselors, nurses, etc.) well-rounded curricular and extracurricular programs, transportation and daily operating expenses (utilities, supplies, purchased services, etc.).  We are currently operating at healthy teacher-pupil ratios in order to provide the quality education the children of our community need and deserve. 

Issue 3 is a new, 2.5 mil Permanent Improvement (PI) levy that would generate funds to help maintain and upgrade our aging school buildings in terms of school safety improvements and necessary maintenance projects. This is a five-year levy that would cost property owners $88 per $100,000 value per year and would generate just over $5.5 million a year, which will help ensure safe and well-maintained school buildings by funding upcoming planned projects such as roofing, paving, windows and doors and enhanced safety and security needs.  PI funds can also be used for buses, technology and furniture. PI funds cannot be used for general fund expenses, including employee salaries and benefits.