Why does the District need the funding?
Why don't they just cut more?
What happens if the levy passes, will they bring back busing?
What happens if the levy fails? What are they cutting?

Is MU requesting another tax levy in the Spring?
If the last three were turned down, why are they asking again?
What is different from the Fall, 2024 levy request?

How do Credit Cards work at a School or Government Agency?
Are the expenses on a credit card audited?

My property taxes went up, so the school got A LOT more money, right?
How do property taxes work?
What is the 20 mill floor?
Can you explain effective millage to me?

How does supporting a School Property Levy or Earned Income Tax help me if I don't have kids in school?
Do property values go up with better schools?
What proof is there that the money will help the kids?

Is MU requesting another tax levy in the Fall?
What exactly is the District asking for in November?
What is different from the Spring, 2024 levy request?

• Why did the District make these cuts?
• What cuts / changes were made?
• They are just trying to get a levy passed.
• Why aren’t they cutting X (fill in the blank)?

What do Administrator's do at MU?
Why weren't Administrator's cut instead of teachers?
Do you need Administrator's?

Why does the Board of Education make certain decisions?
I don't understand why Administrators are needed at the school.
Why does the school need principals?

Why does the Board of Education go into Executive Sessions?
I wish the BOE wouldn't go into Executive Sessions and would be more transparent.

The Village and the District talk about TIF and CRA and use that as a reason for why the development will or won't support the school.

What is a TIF and who put it in place and what does it fund?

What is a CRA and why did the school agree to it?

There are "talks" of the city implementing a 1% tax increase and the Mayor can raise it 1% without it being put on the ballot.

The cities "goal" is to get the school earned income tax passed and then implement their 1% tax increase.

Why did the school buy land across from the existing school if they are in need of money?

Why does the school own so much land?

Will the school sell land if the Income Tax goes through?

Is the school going to build a field house?

Why should the school get more funds, they just passed a levy in 2021?

We were told that the Income Tax in 2008 was passed for the school construction. Why do you need more?

Why didn't the school ask for money sooner if the school didn't have enough?

Why don't you just pay the teacher's less?

Why don't you cut the teacher's health insurance?

Why don't you make it harder for teacher's to get raises?

Why don't you not give teacher's Cost of Living Increases?

Why don't you reduce benefits, make teacher pay worse, etc.?

Since 2008 the District has received more inside millage and more state funding, and more overall revenue since 2008, when the last operational increase was provided to the school.

The funding for schools in Ohio is some of the highest in the Country.

If the school has enough money to sod the football field / buy land / etc. why do they need this money?

The previous income tax will pay off the school debt soon, so why not just use that money?

Why are there different kinds of levies?

Won't the new development (Stillwater Crossing) help cover costs?

When will Stillwater Crossing help the school district financially?

Can you explain the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) that are in place?