Strongsville Schools Community Rally On Sunday

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Supporters of the Strongsville Schools will gather on the Commons on Sunday evening for a rally. The family-friendly event will include inflatables, games, music and more.

The "Rally for Strongsville City Schools" will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Royalton and Pearl roads. Guests are asked to wear green and white to show support for the school system.

The rally is being held less than two weeks before residents vote on a proposed levy for the school district. Voters rejected the Strongsville Schools' last levy request in November.

On May 7, voters will see the following language on their ballots: "An additional tax for the benefit of the Strongsville City School District for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 5.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 59 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020."

Strongsville Schools Superintendent Cameron Ryba has spent months detailing the funds-saving measures being taken by his district in the wake of November's levy rejection. He also stated that Governor Mike DeWine's proposed state budget will not offer much aid to the district.

"The state is not going to help further support our school district, so it is up to our community and voters to decide the quality of school district they want for the children of Strongsville. As you talk to your friends and neighbors that are Strongsville residents and voters, please share this important fact," Ryba said.