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Avon Voters Renew School Funding Referendum at Lower Tax Rate

Voters endorsed an eight-year, 33-cent operating levy to keep staff-funded classroom programs intact.

Overview

  • Unofficial results show 64.5% approval, with 7,735 ballots cast out of 42,681 eligible voters for roughly 18% turnout.
  • The renewed operating rate drops from 35 cents to 33 cents per $100 of assessed value.
  • District officials estimate the measure will generate about $14 million annually for the next eight years.
  • School leaders say the money supports teacher pay, smaller class sizes, and instructional programs, not construction projects.
  • Since 2018, the referendum has funded 142 teaching positions and 31 support staff roles, according to the superintendent.