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Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levy

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levy
No led with 50.8% as of November 4, 2026, the Dayton Daily News reported.Dayton Daily News, “Dayton Public Schools tax levy losing, with more ballots to be counted”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levy was a levy question for Dayton Public Schools on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Dayton Public Schools asks voters to approve a new levy combining current operating expenses and general permanent improvements, with no expiration date. 9 mills total ($245 per $100,000 valuation), continuing; about $14.6 million annually

As of November 4, 2026, the Dayton Daily News reported that Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levy was trailing, with no leading at 50.77%; the result is unofficial until Ohio certifies it on December 4.

A yes vote means: A yes vote approves a continuing 9-mill levy (7 mills operating plus 2 mills permanent improvements), raising about $14.6 million a year.
A no vote means: A no vote means the district does not receive this additional revenue.

Levy question Dayton Public Schools Details pending the official notice

Cost, rate or term as stated: 9 mills total ($245 per $100,000 valuation), continuing; about $14.6 million annually
How it reached the ballot: Dayton Board of Education

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Source: Dayton Daily News, reporting county auditor/board of elections filings (official document).

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