LUCAS — Voters in the Lucas Local School District renewed a five-year, 6-mill operating levy Tuesday.
The measure passed with support from 52.4 percent of voters in Richland and Ashland counties, according to final, unofficial vote totals from each county’s board of elections.
Richland County voters cast 205 votes in favor and 191 votes against, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections.
Fourteen voters in Ashland County cast a vote on the levy, with 10 votes in support and 4 votes against it, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections.
The levy will continue to generate $961,000 annually in operating revenue for the district. The revenue will be used for general operating expenses include things like instructional costs, supplies, materials, salaries and benefits, utilities and purchased services.
Supt. Brad Herman said the result is evidence of the community’s shared commitment to providing Lucas youth a quality education.
“The number one thing is to always remember, regardless of the result, we are dedicated to pursuing excellence — every child, every day,” Herman said. “I want to thank the community, not only for their support of this levy, but also their daily ongoing support. “
The levy costs property owners approximately $210 for each $100,000 of property value. It was first approved by voters in May 2010 and renewed in November 2014 and 2019.
Lucas Local Schools had an enrollment of 386 students during the 2023-2024 school year. The district’s total revenue was close to $9.9 million, according to a five year forecast submitted to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.