
8.9
Mills
for everyday operating expenses

1977
Year of the last operating levy in Felicity-Franklin Schools

2016
District began preparing for tough financial times
The Facts

We Need the Levy
Felicity-Franklin schools currently receives 75% of our operating revenue from the state of Ohio. The remainder of our revenue comes from Federal grants and local tax dollars. Over the past five years we have received no increases from those sources and in some cases we have seen reductions. This is a trend that will continue as the State implements its new funding model for schools. With no additional revenue from the state and federal government, Felicity schools must ask the citizens for additional money to be able to keep up with the rising costs of utilities, transportation, insurance and other costs associated with running a school district.

If the Levy Passes
The additional dollars will be used to continue the variety and quality of educational and extracurricular programs the district currently offers. They will be used to continue to provide Chromebooks to grades 5-12 as well as providing up-to-date technology to all grades. Parts of our facility are now over 20 years old. The additional money will be used to maintain and replace facility systems such as roofs, heating and cooling systems and safety systems. It will also allow us to continue upgrading our aging bus fleet.
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If the Levy Fails
If the levy fails in November, the following cuts will be made in the 2023-2024 school year:
Eliminate the Student Services position
Eliminate a Secretary position
Eliminate a part-time Custodian position
Reduce instructional material/textbook
expenses
Eliminate after school clubs
Eliminate field trips
Eliminate family reading/math nights
Charge non-school organizations to use the building
Double pay to participate athletic fees (with no cap for multiple sports)