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Board advances proposed 6.5-mill operating levy

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District · Jul 21, 2026

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What happened

The CH-UH Board approved the resolution of necessity for a proposed 6.5-mill November 2026 operating levy.

Why it matters to families

The district says it is planning at least $5 million in budget cuts over two years and identified the levy as needed to avoid additional cuts to educational programming.

The evidence

The district’s July 27 announcement says the July 21 resolution was the first ballot-placement step and that a resolution to proceed would be considered later; it does not establish voter approval.

The source

Board Approves Resolution Of Necessity For November Operating Levy

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