Voters Give Avon Lake Schools Overwhelming Support

Issues 4 and 5, both renewal levies easily passed with support nearing 70 percent for each. Neither levy is an increase

Contacted Tuesday night, Avon Lake Superintendent of Schools Bob Scott sounded relieved—and very thankful.

Issue 4 is the renewal of a 10-year, 1.5 mill permanent improvement levy that will raise $650,000 annually for maintenance of eight school buildings. It amounts to $18.98 per $100,000 of property evaluation.

The unofficial results, with 100 percent reporting, was 2,320 (70 percent)  in support of Issue 4 levy and 975 votes (30 percent) against.

Issue 5, a five-year, 5.45 mill emergency levy, will raise $4.5 million annually. The emergency levy amounts to $166.90 per $100,000 of home evaluation. Both go into effect in 2012.

The unofficial results, with 100 percent reporting, was 2241 (68 perecent) in support of Issue 5 and 1048 (32 percent) against.

“As always we appreciate the support,” Scott said. “When we’re at 70 percent it’s solid support. Especially with how the state budget is shaping up.”

If Gov. John Kasich’s budget plan passes, it would shave $4.4 million, annually. “It gives us a nice solid base to work with.”

Scott acknowledged his neighbors to the west, the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake School District in passing their levy as well as the Avon Lake Public Library. The school district works closely with the library on several initiatives.

“I’m really excited for Sheffield-Sheffield Lake,” he said.  “And of course the library, it’s always good to see. They’re a good solid establishment.”