Beavercreek schools to seek tax increase

The Board of Education took the first step Tuesday night to place a $10.4 million emergency levy of the November ballot. It is the fourth time in two years the district has attempted to pass an emergency levy for operations.

The exact millage amount will be determined by the Greene County auditor. The board has a meeting Mondaycq DP to accept the auditor’s millage and place the levy on the ballot.

The $10.4 million requested for each of the next five years was recommended by a citizen advisory group. The group of local business and civic leaders made it’s recommendation after study the district’s books and five year forecast.

“They felt comfortable where we were heading,” board member Mick Lundy said. “I feel we can get this levy passed.”

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