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Dayton Schools Seek Tax Vote to Avoid Cuts | Dayton News
Dayton Public Schools is asking voters to approve a new seven-mill property tax levy this November — the first in 18 years — to prevent cuts and keep essential programs running as inflation drives up costs. With state and local funding lagging behind rising expenses, the district warns cash reserves could vanish in five years if nothing changes. If approved, the levy would raise about $14 million annually and add roughly $245 per year for every $100,000 of home value. The district plans to use the vote as a stepping stone to push for lasting state-level funding reforms, with community…
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