4.9 mill Continuing Operating Levy - Issue 14
SchoolMessenger Q & A Talking Points Parent Flyer
WRSC Levy Interview 13abc Levy Interview

November 8, 2011

• Passage would generate $4.5 million per year for day-to-day operating expenses
• Approval would offset a projected deficit of $13.3 million in 2014
• Revenue from millage approved in 2011 cannot be collected until 2012
• WLS kept its pledge to make the 2008 levy funds last three years
• Tax dollars voted locally stay in Washington Local
• Approval would ensure continued world-class programs and services

Why We're On the Ballot

• Projected $13.3 million budget deficit in 2014
• Ohio school funding ruled unconstitutional three times by Ohio Supreme Court
• Reduction in state and federal funding
• Even with the November 2008 levy passage, our revenues are less than prior to the passage of that levy

Money Well Spent

• Tax dollars voted locally stay in the Washington Local School District
• Investing in education is money well spent
• Operating money is used for day-to-day expenses
• Property values are directly related to the quality of schools
  
• 3rd lowest effective millage in lucas county (doing more with less)
• No bonded debt means no interest payments
• University of Toledo, Eastern Michigan University and Owens Community College provide FREE education for qualified Whitmer Graduates

WLS: Value Added

• WLS core values
• 200 high school course offerings
• 15 career tech programs
• Well maintained buildings
• 100% bus inspection passage 3 years in a row
• First public school in 26 years to win the All Sports Trophy
• Numerous student art awards
• Commitment to music and fine arts