Vote YES on 1

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What Is Issue 1?

Barberton City School District is proposing an 11-mill continuous operating levy that is estimated to generate about $5.96 million per year to support the day-to-day operations of our schools.

This levy is part of the district’s financial recovery effort, alongside the budget reductions currently being made. Passing Issue 1 helps Barberton City Schools maintain the opportunities our students, our schools, and our community rely on—and continue the Barberton Magic our entire community believes in.

Voting YES on Issue 1 means preserving what makes Barberton City Schools so great:

Dedicated teachers and staff who care deeply about students

Strong kindergarten readiness that builds a foundation for learning

Support for all types of learners so every student can succeed

Opportunities many communities our size don’t offer

Safe, supportive schools where students can grow and thrive

Why Vote Yes on 1?

Barberton City School District was expecting funding from the state that never came through. This change created a significant gap in the budget that many Ohio public schools now have to make up. 

As a Title 1 district, Barberton City Schools relies more heavily on state funding than some other communities, so the district is feeling the impact more strongly. This levy will help the district maintain the support and learning opportunities our students depend on.

Support our students for around $1 per day.

A resident who owns a $100,000 home will only pay about $32 per month.

How Will This Levy Help?

The district has already cut $6 million, and further reductions would affect students directly. In addition, the district is also leveraging many available smart funding options, including substantial grants from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Barberton Community Foundation, and the Greater Akron Chamber. 

Passing Issue 1 will help cover the remaining gap in funding—and help ensure that students continue to receive the strong educational opportunities that Barberton City Schools are known for.

What will the money be used for?

This is an operating levy, meaning it supports the day-to-day cost of running our schools, including staffing, utilities, supplies, and maintaining safe learning environments. 

This levy helps ensure the district can continue providing the quality programs and services our students rely on.

I don’t have kids in the Barberton City School District. Why should I vote YES on 1?

Voting YES on 1 supports the strength of the entire Barberton community. Strong schools help prepare future workers, attract families and businesses, and support stable property values. Even if you don’t have children in the district, supporting our schools helps sustain the long-term strength and future of the community we all share.

Where can I find voting information?

To register to vote, see early voting hours, and find your polling location, visit ohiosos.gov.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Early voting begins April 8 and continues through the day before the election at the Summit County Board of Elections.

I’m voting YES on 1! How else can I help?

  • Vote YES on Issue 1 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026!
  • Share our website and/or posts on social media.
  • Ask neighbors, friends, and family in Barberton to vote YES on 1 and help get the word out!
  • Offer to drive someone to the polls.