Brookfield BOE places 5-year income tax on fall ballot

Staff report

BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Board of Education has voted to place a 1 percent, 5-year income tax on the fall election ballot to offset projected budget deficits. The levy would generate $1.4 million annually.

The district has cut programs, staff and reduced spending, but additional state funding cuts and increases in operating costs have created a financial hardship, the district said.

“The state of Ohio has failed this district and others across the state,” said Tim Saxton, Brookfield superintendent. “The funding formula in place does not provide us with revenues to become fiscally stable, and therefore we have no choice but to look to our local residents.

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