Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 7:15am

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 ROLL CALL

    1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    1.3 ADOPT AGENDA

    2. TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATION

    2.1 Levy Resolution for an additional tax of 8.0 mills on August 2013 ballot
    5 minutes

     A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, DETERMINING TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT EXPENSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.21, REVISED CODE OF OHIO.

    ( THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE )

    ( GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT )

    ( OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES )

    ( MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON )

    ( MAY 8, 2013 )

    WHEREAS, on April 17, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 5705.03(B), this Board adopted a resolution to certify to the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, a request that she certify to this Board the current tax valuation of this school district and the dollar amount of revenue that would be raised by the levy of an additional tax of eight (8.0) mills for current expenses, and

    WHEREAS, on May 2, 2013, said Auditor certified to this Board that the total current tax valuation of this district is $159,334,550.00 and that the levy of an additional tax of eight (8.0) mills for current expenses and will generate $1,274,676.00 in revenue per year.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District two-thirds (2/3) of all its members concurring:

    1.       THAT this Board hereby finds and determines that the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten mill limitation by levies on the current tax duplicate will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the present and future requirements of this school district.

    2.         THAT it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten mill limitation pursuant to Section 5705.21, Revised Code of Ohio, for the purpose of the CURRENT EXPENSES of the school district at a rate not exceeding eight (8.0) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($0.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five year period of time beginning with the current tax year 2013 and including 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

    3.         THAT this question shall be submitted to the electors of this school district at a special election to be held on August 6, 2013.

    4.         THAT the Treasurer of this district shall certify a copy of this Resolution, the Resolution adopted April 17, 2013, and the County Auditor’s Certificate issued pursuant thereto to the Board of Elections of Crawford County, Ohio, immediately after its passage, and request that said Board prepare the ballots and make such other arrangements as are necessary for the submission of this question to the electors of this district all in accordance with law.

    5.         THAT said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year 2013 and thereafter, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

    6.              THAT the form of ballot to be used in said election shall be substantially as follows:

     

    OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT

    PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL)

    GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

    An additional tax for the benefit of the Galion City School District for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding Eight (8.0) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($0.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five-year period of time commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.

     


    2.2 Levy Resolution for 8.0 mills Operating and 1.4 mills Ongoing Permanent Improvement on the August 2013 ballot
    5 minutes

     A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, DETERMINING TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT EXPENSES AND ONGOING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.217, REVISED CODE OF OHIO.

    ( THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE )

    ( GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT )

    ( OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES )

    ( MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON )

    ( MAY 8, 2013 )

    WHEREAS, on April 17, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 5705.03(B), this Board adopted a resolution to certify to the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, a request that she certify to this Board the current tax valuation of this school district and the dollar amount of revenue that would be raised by the levy of an additional tax of nine and four tenths (9.4) mills, with eight mills (8.0) for current expenses and one and four tenths (1.4) mills for ongoing permanent improvements, and

    WHEREAS, on May 2, 2013, said Auditor certified to this Board that the total current tax valuation of this district is $159,334,550.00 and that the levy of an additional tax of nine and four tenths (9.4) mills, with eight (8.0) mills for current expenses and one and four tenths (1.4) mills for ongoing permanent improvements, will generate $1,497,744.00 in revenue per year, with $1,274,676.00 for current expenses and $223,068.00 for ongoing permanent improvements.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District two-thirds (2/3) of all its members concurring:

    1.   THAT this Board hereby finds and determines that the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten mill limitation by levies on the current tax duplicate will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the present and future requirements of this school district.

    2.   THAT it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten mill limitation pursuant to Section 5705.217, Revised Code of Ohio, for the purpose of the CURRENT EXPENSES AND ONGOING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS of the school district at a rate not exceeding nine and four tenths (9.4) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Ninety-four Cents ($0.94) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five year period of time beginning with the current tax year 2013 and including 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

    3.   THAT the tax levied under paragraph 2 of this Resolution shall be apportioned as follows:

    Eight (8.0) mills for current expenses;

    One and four tenths (1.4) mills for ongoing permanent improvements.

    4.   THAT this question shall be submitted to the electors of this school district at a special election to be held on August 6, 2013.

    5.   THAT the Treasurer of this district shall certify a copy of this Resolution, the Resolution adopted April 17, 2013, and the County Auditor’s Certificate issued pursuant thereto to the Board of Elections of Crawford County, Ohio, immediately after its passage, and request that said Board prepare the ballots and make such other arrangements as are necessary for the submission of this question to the electors of this district all in accordance with law.

    6.   THAT said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year 2013 and thereafter, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

    7.   THAT the form of ballot to be used in said election shall be substantially as follows:

    OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT

    PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL)

    GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

    An additional tax for the benefit of the Galion City School District for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES AND ONGOING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at a rate not exceeding Nine and four tenths (9.4) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Ninety-four Cents ($0.94) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five-year period of time commencing in 2013, first due in calendar year 2014.


    3. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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