Tuesday, April 2, 2013
North Canton City Schools Superintendent Michael Hartenstein held a small press conference Monday to discuss Issue 18, the district's proposed 2.4-mill levy.
On May 7, voters will cast ballots on a proposed 2.4-mill permanent improvement levy that would generate roughly $1.5 million per year for the North Canton City Schools district. If Issue 18 passes, the new revenue would be evenly spent on bolstering security, replacing an aging fleet of buses and catching up on overdue building maintenance, said North Canton schools Superintendent Michael Hartenstein during a small press conference on Monday. Funds would also be used to update the school system's high volume of obsolete classroom computers and outdated learning materials, he said. By law, none of the revenue would fund the salaries of teachers, administrators or school staff. Hartenstein said the need for the new levy stems from the …
Monday, April 1, 2013
If Issue 18 passes, it would generate $1.5 million per year.
On May 7, voters will cast ballots on a proposed 2.4-mill permanent improvement levy that would generate roughly $1.5 million per year for the North Canton City Schools district. If Issue 18 passes, the new revenue would be evenly spent on bolstering security, replacing an aging fleet of buses and catching up on overdue building maintenance, according to North Canton schools Superintendent Michael Hartenstein. Funds would also be used to update the school system's high volume of obsolete classroom computers and outdated learning materials. By law, none of the revenue would fund the salaries of teachers, administrators or school staff. Issue 18 would cost homeowners $73.68 for every $100,000 in property valuation; and since it's a …
If passed on May 7, Issue 1 would generate $210 million over the next decade for the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
If approved by voters on May 7, the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities proposed 3.3-mill, 10-year renewal levy would generate $21 million per year, according to SCBDD Communications Director Lisa Parramore. The levy would neither raise nor lower taxes; rather, business and homeowners would continue to pay roughly $98 per year for every $100,000 in property valuation. In all, the levy would raise about $210 million. The revenue would pay for "services such as job training, job placement, support services, and education for more than 3,300 (developmentally disabled) Stark County residents," said Parramore.
If approved, the levy would generate $616,000 per year for the Stark County 911 Call Center.
If passed on May 7, the proposed 0.1-mill, 5-year Stark County 911 Call Center levy would generate $616,000 annually and cost homeowners $3.06 per year for every $100,000 in property valuation. Issue 2 would cover 70 percent of the salaries and benefits for the center’s 16 call takers, a computer technician and half of the director and deputy director’s salaries. The 911 center handles emergency calls countywide, except for calls made from home phones in Canton, according to cantonrep.com.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Former Lakewood mayor and potential candidate for Ohio governor, FitzGerald told a group of college students he was the first Cuyahoga County official to endorse Obama.
As Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald travels the state rallying support for his possible run for Ohio governor, he's been attracting the attention of the folks at Politifact Ohio. Recently, they checked out a claim published late last month by the Cincinnati Enquirer that FitzGerald, the former mayor of Lakewood, said he was the first Cuyahoga County official to endorse Barack Obama for president. Politifact Ohio called that claim mostly false. They weren't able to prove that he wasn't the first, but neither was FitzGerald. Does this mean anything to you in deciding whether you think FitzGerald has a shot at the governor's seat? Tell us what you think.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Michael Hartenstein, superintendent of North Canton City Schools, said the levy campaign will kick off soon
The 2.4 mill permanent improvement levy got the green light from North Canton school officials, so what's next? Members of the North Canton City Schools Board of Education met during a special meeting Monday morning and gave the official thumbs-up on the levy, which will be used to improve the district's buildings and buses. "(The) meeting was to approve the updated board exhibit originating from the January 22 meeting," Hartenstein said. "The updated exhibit contained the tax valuation numbers from the county auditor. ... The board is required to vote on the updated tax language so that it may be sent to the county board of elections along with the proposed ballot language." "As far as where we go from here ... we are putting together …
Monday, January 28, 2013
The North Canton City Schools Board of Education meet at 7:30 a.m. in the district's conference room
Now that the details of the district's proposed permanent improvement levy are hashed out, North Canton City Schools Board of Education will meet this morning to wrap up some "remaining legislation" needed to get the 2.4 mill permanent improvement levy on the May ballot. Board members will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the district's conference room for the special meeting and consider adopting "a resolution submitting to the electors of the North Canton City School District the question of an additional tax levy for the purpose of general permanent improvements to Section 5705.21 of the Revised Code, Enclosure A." The continuous levy would generate about $1.44 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $73 per year. “Our infrastructure…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Over the past week North Canton Patch readers shared their thoughts about the idea of a 2.4-mill permanent improvements levy for the school district.
The North Canton City School District recently announced that it will ask voters to support a 2.4-mill permanent improvement levy on May 7. The continuous levy would generate about $1.44 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $73 per year, according to the Canton Repository. North Canton Patch readers are responding with their thoughts about the levy on our site and our Facebook page. Many of them are not happy. Ann Marie said: Live within your means just like we have to. Cut back on your bloated administration! Some of your own employees are complaining about how you waste the taxpayers money. I continually vote NO on all school levies and am forced to pay because most of NC citizens vote yes. I am sick of paying such high…
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Board of Education agreed to ask voters for a 2.4 mill levy in May, which would be used to improve the district's buildings and buses
Voters in North Canton now have a school levy to consider on the May ballot. The Canton Repository recently reported the North Canton Board of Education approved a 2.4-mill permanent improvement levy for the ballot on May 7. The continuous levy would generate about $1.44 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $73 per year, according to the Canton Repository. You can read the newspaper's full report here. “Our infrastructure is in serious need of attention, but there are limited funds to address this issue,” Superintendent Michael Hartenstein told the Akron Beacon Journal last week. “We are also behind on technology. We must give our students a 21st century education with 21st century tools.” The Canton Repository reported …
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Board of Education set a special meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. 22 to discuss the levy, which would be used to improve the district's buildings and buses
North Canton City School District officials are considering a permanent improvement levy to update buildings and improve the district's aging buses. The Akron Beacon Journal recently reported said Superintendent Michael Hartenstein came to the Board of Education with the request to consider the levy, saying nearly 75 percent of Ohio schools have a replacement levy, while North Canton has never had one. “Our infrastructure is in serious need of attention, but there are limited funds to address this issue,” Hartenstein said in the Beacon. “We are also behind on technology. We must give our students a 21st century education with 21st century tools.” You can read the newspaper's full report here. The school board will discuss the proposed …
jan heighway
7:17 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
I'm so thankful to live in a district that believes in the work we do as teachers! Your approval of our levy will allow us to do what other districts have been doing for years. I would like to thank our administrators for their support as we move into a new era of education. I'm proud to be a part of North Canton Schools and pray that those in our community will see the ultimate benefit to our … more ›