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November 6, 2024 / November 6, 2024 by Tanner Atha
In unofficial results, voters have approved the $142 million bond issue and 6.9-mill operating levy proposed by the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education. The successful passage of the levy and bond will allow the district to address immediate and future operational and educational needs. “We are incredibly grateful to our community for their support,” […]
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October 25, 2024 / October 25, 2024 by Tanner Atha
The Hilliard City Schools Board of Education has outlined a contingency plan should Issue 39 not pass in November. While the district remains committed to delivering high-quality education, the plan addresses potential financial shortfalls and directs the Superintendent and Treasurer to make reductions of $7 million – $10 million prior to the 2025-26 school year […]
October 21, 2024 / October 23, 2024 by Tanner Atha
See the Impact of Issue #39! Here is a chart that shows what each building in the district will receive if issue 39 is successful.
October 3, 2024 / October 8, 2024 by Tanner Atha
Curious how the levy affects your property taxes? Use the Franklin County Auditor’s Levy Estimator here: Levy Estimator. Important note: Although ballot language states a 1.84 mill increase for the bond portion, the district plans to structure it so there will be no new millage or net increase in the tax rate. Click HERE for […]
October 1, 2024 / October 1, 2024 by Tanner Atha
Since 2016, home values in our district have increased by 89.1%, but district property tax revenue has only risen by 14.3%. This is due to House Bill 920 passed in 1976, which protects homeowners from significant tax increases. Unfortunately, this growth is partially offset by a $4 million reduction in state funding this year. Click […]
September 20, 2024 / September 20, 2024 by Tanner Atha
The Board of Education unanimously combined the operating levy and bond levy into one vote to address both immediate operational needs and long-term capital improvements more efficiently. This approach allows the district to address the budget shortfall for day-to-day operations (such as staff salaries, utilities, and educational programs) while also funding necessary facility upgrades and […]
September 16, 2024 / September 19, 2024 by Tanner Atha
We are proud to announce that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released the 2023-24 Ohio School Report Cards, and Hilliard City Schools has much to celebrate. Our district earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, signifying that we exceeded state standards. Even more exciting, the Hilliard City Schools was ranked #1 out of […]
September 13, 2024 / September 13, 2024 by Tanner Atha
Why is Hilliard City Schools on the November 5 ballot? For the first time in eight years, Hilliard City Schools will be on the ballot. Starting in Fiscal Year 2023, our district’s expenditures began to exceed revenues, requiring us to dip into our cash reserves to cover the gap. While this has allowed us to […]
September 5, 2024 / September 5, 2024 by Tanner Atha
Did you know we’ve added a new feature to all of our Hilliard City Schools webpages? In the upper right corner of both our school and district homepages, you’ll find a button labeled Issue #39 Levy 2024. This link takes you to all the key information and facts about the levy, which will be on […]
August 26, 2024 by Tanner Atha
Hilliard City School District has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year! This award, presented by ASBO International, recognizes our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and high standards in financial planning. We are incredibly proud of our team for their hard […]
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