ISSUE 51 on November ballot to maintain excellence in the classroom, support safety & mental health, expand literacy, math & career readiness
Prudent financial management stretched last levy from 4 to 8 years
MAYFIELD CITY SCHOOLS – JULY 17, 2024 – The Mayfield Board of Education voted unanimously during the July 10, 2024 regular Board of Education meeting to place a 5.0-mill operating levy on the ballot for the upcoming November 5, 2024 election.
The levy will cost the homeowner of a property with a fair-market value of $100,000, $175 a year or $14.58 a month.
This levy request marks the first time in over eight years Mayfield City Schools have sought additional financial support from the community due to the district’s focus on responsible financial planning.
The levy is vital for maintaining our schools’ daily operations, ensuring our teachers and staff continue to deliver high-quality education and prepare our students for their futures.
The funds from this levy will be allocated to several critical areas:
Safety Enhancements: Improving and enhancing school security efforts through the installation of additional cameras and upgrading the security of windows and entrances.
Increased Student Services: Funding additional mental health support, counseling, and other interventions to ensure that students are ready and able to learn effectively.
Expansion of Early Education Programs: Enhancing early literacy and math initiatives. Mayfield recognizes that literacy and numeracy are fundamental to all learning and is dedicated to equipping every student with these essential skills.
Career-Readiness Programs: Expanding career-readiness programs for high school students to prepare them for careers in healthcare, construction, trades, engineering, and other high-demand fields. The demand for these programs is so high that Excel TECC currently must turn away 400 students each year, including 100 Mayfield students.
Mayfield City Schools are committed to managing funds responsibly and efficiently. Passage of the levy will prevent budget cuts and stabilize district funding for at least the next four years.
Moreover, the levy will help preserve the academic programs, staffing and extracurricular activities that contribute to our 5-Star rating on the State Report Card and our remarkable 99% graduation rate.
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