Sylvania Schools moves toward earned income tax levy after failed May vote

  • Sylvania Schools leaders are pursuing a 1% earned income tax levy proposal for the November ballot in response to community concerns about rising property taxes and ongoing financial challenges.

After voters rejected a school levy in May, Sylvania Schools leaders are pursuing a different funding approach.

The Sylvania Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with a 1% earned income tax levy proposal that could appear on the November ballot following additional approval steps.

School leaders say the proposal was developed in response to community concerns about rising property taxes while addressing the district’s ongoing financial challenges…

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