Mentor Schools Holds Town Halls on Levy and Finances

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Mentor Public Schools is holding a series of community town hall meetings to share information on district operations, finances, and a proposed 4.9-mill operating levy that will be on the May ballot. The next and final town hall is scheduled for April 8 at Memorial Middle School, where district leadership will discuss the five-year financial forecast and details about the proposed levy that would generate $13.5 million annually if passed.

Why it matters

The town halls provide an opportunity for Mentor residents to engage directly with district leadership and learn more about the proposed levy before the May election. Passing the levy would be the first operating levy for the district in a decade, helping to fund day-to-day expenses like staffing, transportation, safety, and building maintenance.

The details

The proposed 4.9-mill operating levy would cost homeowners roughly $169 per year per $100,000 of home value, or about $415 annually for a typical Mentor home. District officials say the levy would last about six years if approved by voters in May.

• The next town hall is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on April 8 at Memorial Middle School.
• Voters will consider Issue 1, the proposed operating levy, in the May election.

What they’re saying

What’s next

If the proposed 4.9-mill operating levy is approved by voters in May, it would provide $13.5 million in annual funding for Mentor Public Schools over the next six years.