OUTSTANDING RESULTS

• Student achievement has never been higher. The Solon Schools have consistently earned the #1 State of Ohio School Report Card. (Nine out of the past 10 reported years.)
• Solon graduates are excelling in rigorous university environments.
• State, regional and national recognition in music, athletics, drama and competitive academic extracurricular activities.

FINANCIAL NEED FOR THE LEVY

• This is the first new operating levy on the ballot since 2018.
• A levy is the only way to raise the revenue necessary to fund our excellent academic and extracurricular program.
• Solon ranks 4th lowest in the state for state revenue per pupil -- just $2,382 per student (Range of state revenues to Ohio districts $2,154-$26,806). 
• Only one Ohio school district receives less state and federal funding  combined than the Solon Schools. Solon receives only $2,809 per student. (Total range of state and federal revenues to Ohio districts $2,785-$36,986) 
• The primary operating expenses for any school district is staffing. An appropriate level of staff is needed to provide an outstanding education, as well as maintain and preserve our buildings.

CONTINUED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• ​This levy is not a result of the district outspending its resources.
• The Solon Schools have kept costs low and quality high.
• Through savvy financial management strategies and the cooperation of Solon Schools staff through negotiated agreements, the Solon Schools have extended the levy cycles to eight years.
• The additional 6.9 mills will begin collection on January 1, 2027.
• The net impact of this continuing operating levy to Solon and Glenwillow taxpayers is $242 for each $100,000 of the county’s market value, the same as nearly all past Solon Schools’ operating levies for 40 years.
• Despite ongoing funding challenges and low state and federal revenues, Solon’s tax rate remains in the middle of the county while continuing to achieve outstanding academic results.
• Among Ohio school districts, 109 have higher operating expenditures per pupil than Solon’s $19,595. In fact, many spend as much as $5,000 to over $10,000 more per student.
• The average increase in the district’s overall salary and wages from fiscal year 2010 to fiscal year 2025 has been just 1.57%.
• Employee benefit reductions and restrictions such as increased premiums and copays and elimination of primary spousal coverage remain in force.