District overview

Evergreen Local School District

Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.

A memorial plaque and tree for Sierah Joughin at Evergreen High School in Metamora, Ohio — A sentient pickle · by-sa

How Evergreen schools are paid for

Relies on a 0.25% income tax that voters rejected in May 2026; renewal on the November 3, 2026 ballot

Evergreen Local School District serves Metamora and nearby parts of Fulton County, Ohio. It has three schools: Evergreen Elementary, Evergreen Middle and Evergreen High. Like other Ohio districts, it is funded by state foundation aid, local property taxes and a voter-approved school income tax. The 0.25% traditional income tax raises about $545,000 a year and expires at the end of 2027. The district also expects state aid cuts in 2027 and 2028.

Income tax renewal

Failed May 5, 2026. Back on the ballot November 3, 2026. Worth about $545,000 a year.

State cuts ahead

The superintendent estimated cuts of about $600,000 in 2027 and $800,000 in 2028.

Special education

About $1.05 million a year goes to the regional ESC, mostly taken directly from state aid.

Spending tracking forecast

The treasurer's monthly reports showed revenue and spending on track with the five-year forecast through September 2026.

The district has no plan to cut positions, and the superintendent said all open teaching positions for 2026-27 were filled.

Where the district stands

Annual revenue from the 0.25% income tax up for renewalverified

545,000 USD

Estimated state funding cut in 2028verified

800,000 USD

2026-27 special education ESC agreementverified

1,047,911.5 USD

Two new school buses (July 2026)verified

278,202 USD

New K-5 reading curriculum (approx.)verified

136,157 USD

Major projects

Income tax renewal campaign

underway

The district is sharing information about renewing its 0.25% income tax after the May vote failed.

Next: Vote on November 3, 2026.

Jan 12, 2026Board starts renewal process for May ballot
May 5, 2026Renewal fails
Jun 22, 2026Board puts renewal on November ballot
Oct 19, 2026Superintendent reports ongoing community information

Funding

0.25% traditional school district income tax (per year)

Summer 2026 facility repairs

completed

Sidewalks, doors, boiler seals, gym painting, drywall and the stadium press-box roof were repaired over the summer.

Next: Middle school roof planning (no date posted).

Mar 23, 2026Sidewalk contract with Mika Construction
Apr 20, 2026Summer project list; middle school roof flagged

Funding

District funds (sidewalk contract shown; other costs not listed)

The Viking Compass strategic plan 2025-2030

underway

A five-year plan covering academics, facilities, finances and community. The board is reviewing high school programming for the future.

Next: Annual progress update (date not posted).

Jan 12, 2026Superintendent: looking at future high school programming
Feb 17, 2026Strategic plan academic programming discussion

Funding

Operating budget

Recent news

Approved board minutes linked on the district's Board of Education page (January-September 2026), board meeting recordings on the district YouTube channel (November 2025-October 2026, auto-generated captions), and the 2025-2030 strategic plan.

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