YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS

YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS

Levy options

The Youngstown Board of Education will determine which option to present to voters by Dec. 20. The 2008 primary election is in March. Without additional revenue, the district is projecting a $44.7 million deficit by 2012.

9.5-mill levy: It will generate $5.2 million during its first year; $26.2 million over five years. The proposal would leave the district with a $16.5 million deficit by 2012.

12.6812-mill levy: It will generate $7 million during its first year; $35 million over five years. The proposal would leave the district with a $9.1 million deficit by 2012.

Source: District financial reports