Modest reductions have begun.
The district reports about $1.8 million in annual reductions implemented for this school year. These reductions remain in place if Issue 9 passes.
See the District’s RecordStrongsville Schools • November 3, 2026
A Victory for
Taxpayers
and Students.
Taxpayers stood firm. The funding plan changed. Now we can support our schools and recognize the progress we fought for.
01 / WHY OUR ANSWER IS YES
We stood up for taxpayers.
And it made a difference.
Our goal has always been excellent schools supported by responsible finances. Issue 9 moves us forward on both.
When we first raised these concerns in 2023, the district was running a nearly $10 million annual surplus. By June 2024, reserves had reached $75.05 million—89% of annual spending. Voters repeatedly said the district needed a more responsible funding plan.
The picture has changed. The earlier levy expired, the district began using the reserves taxpayers had already provided, and modest spending reductions have begun. Issue 9 now delivers essentially the annual funding level in our July 2024 proposed plan, with a five-year limit.
Better Ohio PAC endorses Issue 9. We have examined the finances, compared the district with its neighbors and followed the changes. We trust the numbers. The right next step is YES.
The Facts Behind Our Endorsement02 / A SMALLER ANNUAL FUNDING PACKAGE
Issue 9 delivers
what we asked for.
The original 2023 funding package totaled $18.26 million a year. Issue 9 is $15.43 million. That is 15.5% less—and essentially the $15.41 million package in our July 2024 proposed plan.
Annual funding packages. Common existing-levy benchmark: $8.41M.View the Calculation
The outcome goes further.
The expired levy stopped collecting at the end of 2024. Issue 9 does not recover those missed collections. Taxpayers’ money already in reserve has been put to work.
How the Expired Levy Changed the Picture03 / RESERVES ARE DOING THEIR JOB
From accumulating cash
to using it for our schools.
Reserves peaked at $75.05 million in June 2024 and fell to $58.09 million by June 2026. With Issue 9, the district projects $47.2 million in June 2027 and $44.2 million in June 2028. The levy restores dependable revenue while accumulated reserves continue to support our schools.
With Issue 9 passing • Fiscal years ending June 30
RevenueExpendituresCash Reserves
2023–2026 reported figures; dashed lines show 2027–2028 projections. Dollar scale starts above zero.Sources and Methods
See the Figures
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenditures | Cash Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88.07M | $78.33M | $69.57M |
| 2024 | $90.82M | $84.31M | $75.05M |
| 2025 | $87.23M | $89.26M | $67.37M |
| 2026 reported | $82.81M | $97.22M | $58.09M |
| 2027 projected | $92.36M | $96.04M | $47.20M |
| 2028 projected | $95.75M | $97.77M | $44.20M |
Accountability stays with voters.
Issue 9 authorizes five years of operating funding. Continuing that funding beyond its term would require another decision by voters.
Read the Ballot Terms04 / STUDENTS SHARE THIS VICTORY
★★★★★
Excellent schools deserve
a responsible funding plan.
Strongsville earned an overall five-star rating on its 2026 Ohio report card. We can value that success and insist on financial discipline.
We never set out to starve the district of the resources children need. We wanted the district to use excessive reserves, size its levy responsibly and remain accountable to taxpayers. Issue 9 brings those priorities together.
Read the Report Card Source ↗05 / SPENDING IN PERSPECTIVE
Support our students.
Keep costs in view.
Our estimate puts Strongsville at about $19,980 per student under the plan supported by Issue 9.
That amount sits within the range shown for nearby districts. It supports our judgment that Issue 9 provides substantial resources while preserving the need for continued financial oversight.
A separate same-year check tells a similar story: Ohio’s operating-spending measure puts Strongsville at $17,857 per pupil in FY2025, about 1.4% above the state figure.
How We Calculate Spending per StudentBrunswick checked. Its audited total includes a major construction program. We show the actual expenditure total and explain the capital-outlay comparison in the methods.
Total Spending per Student
FY2025 actuals; Strongsville with Issue 9 is a FY2027 estimate.
Strongsville with Issue 9FY2027 estimate
$19,980
StrongsvilleFY2025 actual
$18,534
BrunswickFY2025 actual
$21,636
SolonFY2025 actual
$21,550
WestlakeFY2025 actual
$23,932
North RoyaltonFY2025 actual
$17,903
Columbia LocalFY2025 actual
$17,191
$10K$15K$20K$25K
Axis begins at $10,000. Includes capital and debt costs. The estimate uses the latest published pupil count.
Download the Data ↓OUR MESSAGE TO STRONGSVILLE
“In today’s political climate, it is rare to take a principled stand and achieve a victory the whole community can share. Strongsville has done that.”
Better Ohio PAC • Issue 9 Endorsement
Read the Endorsement Letter ↗A victory worth recognizing
Let’s take the win.
And move forward together.
Excellent schools. Responsible finances. Accountability to the people paying the bills. Issue 9 is the right next step.
VOTEYESON ISSUE 9NOVEMBER 3, 2026