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4 days ago
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Recount confirms Huber Heights school levy fails by 3 votes
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Following May's election, the Huber Heights School levy was too close to call, prompting a recount. On June 5, an official recount took place, confirming the school levy failed by just three votes. School leaders say even though the levy failed, the district should be able to remain consistent with programs they offer students and class sizes for the next school year. Huber Heights school levy fails by three votes: Official results Officials say they are disappointed to have the levy fail by such a narrow margin, and now they must wait to see what they receive from state funding and property taxes to determine the impact. They say these budgets provide them with funding for school resources for students and staff. The budget should be finalized by July. Officials also say that staff reductions are not something they foresee as a result of the levy failing. Superintendent Jason Enix says they are grateful for the support they did receive from voters throughout the campaign. 'But for right now, we are moving forward. Still some unknowns before any final decisions are made going forward into next school year,' said Enix. Montgomery County Board of Elections says the most important thing during the recount was being transparent. 'We did have it live on Facebook, so you can see how transparent and how accurate the recount is and how accurate our Election Day results are,' said Jeff Rezabek, Montgomery County BOE director. Enix says the district must wait to evaluate their budget for the next year before they can determine what cuts, if any could be necessary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Local school levy fails, recount scheduled
After weeks, the results for a local school levy are in. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Voters rejected the 6.9 mill property tax levy that would benefit Huber Heights City Schools. Three votes made the difference. TRENDING STORIES: 10-month-old K-9 puppy finds missing 5-year-old girl NATO: What you need to know; Road closures, detours, and parking Local man dead after car overturns, hits ditch Initial election results indicated that voters had passed the levy by just 10 votes. Due to the final results being so close, a recount has been scheduled for June 5 at 9 a.m. Huber Heights City Schools Superintendent Jason Enix previously told News Center 7 the district is prepared to cut more than $7 million of its budget if the levy doesn't pass. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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06-05-2025
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Millions of dollars on the line for Huber Heights schools this election
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — One of the Miami Valley's largest school districts has already approved a plan to cut millions of dollars in spending if their tax levy fails. Issue 10 could be Huber Heights City Schools' saving grace, but only if it passes. Huber Heights schools facing $7M in cuts if levy fails As election results roll in tonight, the district is hoping to do something they haven't had to do in 20 years — pass an operational levy for 6.9 mills. The levy would generate $7.8 million dollars each year to spend on the bare necessities, like staffing, curriculum and transportation for the district. But in order to make that happen, Huber Heights taxpayers would need to pay $240 for every $100,000 of appraised property value every year. School officials say they know its a lot to ask homeowners for, but something has to be done to keep the schools running. 'We're not looking to fund any new programs, this is not anything more than just trying to maintain our current status,' said Jason Enix, Huber Heights superintendent. The district would have to make over $7 million in cuts if the operational levy fails. 2 NEWS will share election results on this levy later this evening. Stay with 2 NEWS for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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01-05-2025
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Huber Heights schools facing $7M in cuts if levy fails this Election Day
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Huber Heights City School District says the district is currently operating in a deficit, prompting an operating levy that could pull them out of the red. The district says the last time they had an operating levy request on the ballot was 20 years ago, but with rising costs and extensive cuts at stake, leaders say its now time to put it to a vote again. How Ohio counts voters' ballots on Election Day 'It is part of a long term financial plan to make sure our district remains not only fiscally responsible, but we're able to be solvent for the years to come,' said Jason Enix, Huber Heights superintendent. On Tuesday, Huber Heights residents will vote on a 6.9-mill operating levy that would generate $7.8 million to help the school district cover its day-to-day expenses. 'We're not looking to fund any new programs. This is not anything more than just trying to maintain our current status,' said Enix. 'It's a lot of our salaries and benefits for our staff. It is our regular expenses of paying our paying bills, taking care of curriculum, resources, all the things that make the district operate.' If it passes, the levy would cost residents about $242 a year for every $100,000 of appraised property value, leaving some residents torn. 'I think it's important, and I want the kids to get a decent education. My kids went to school in Huber,' said Mary Starry, local resident. 'That sounds kind of like a big increase though, so I'm going to have to ponder on that.' If the levy does not pass, the district will be force to make over $7 million in cuts. 'That includes teaching staff across the district. That includes a decrease in pay and potential loss of administrative support across the district, facility use, rentals being eliminated,' said Enix. Enix says these cuts will ultimately affect Huber Heights students. 'It would be a major strain on the system. It's unreasonable to expect the same level of resources and supports across the district when you have $7.3 million loss, and that's approaching nearly 10% of our operating budget,' said Enix. This issue will be on the ballot on May 6 for residents in Huber Heights. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
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Local school district seeks $7.8M operating levy as it faces deficit spending
Huber Heights City Schools will ask voters to approve a 6.9 mill operating levy in May. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The levy would cost roughly $242 per $100,000 in appraised property value, according to Huber Heights Superintendent Jason Enix. Enix said an operating levy has not been passed since 2005. TRENDING STORIES: Large search underway near river connected to missing woman, son 'A first for us;' Sheriff's offices investigating numerous mysterious drone sightings Principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, police say This also is the seventh time the district has requested a levy for operating funds since then. Enix recognized that the district has one of the higher cash balances in the region, but says without new local funds the district has been reliant on state increases and federal grants — including the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) which ended in January. 'The situation going forward is we are looking at deficit spending and we're spending more than we're bringing in,' Enix said. The district will hold a special board meeting on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. to discuss the levy. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
