Financial Information & November 3 Levy Facts

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Inside the Star, host Tim Zieroff sits down with Sylvania Schools Treasurer Adam Koch to discuss the district's financial structure and the upcoming November ballot measure. Adam breaks down how the proposed 1% earned income tax, paired with a 1.7-mill property tax reduction, is designed to diversify revenue while preserving existing school programming. He clarifies the specifics of earned income, explains why the district cannot rely solely on cash reserves, and details how Sylvania Schools continues to responsibly manage expenses below state averages to maximize classroom investment.