REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Higher expenses and fewer revenue dollars are claiming yet another Central Ohio school district.
Another failed levy this May will put an end to district services from bussing to small class sizes, NBC 4's Candice Lee reported.
It's been 12 years since the Reynoldsburg School Board went to the polls, asking for operating funds.
On Tuesday, the panel made it clear to parents and students what's on the chopping block if the May levy is defeated.
Reynoldsburg City Schools is asking voters to approve a 15.6 mill operating levy request.
"Twelve years is a long time in Ohio to go without additional funding and so forth. It couldn't be at a worse time in terms of the economy," said Steve Dackin, Reynoldsburg City Schools Superintendent.
If the levy fails, officials said there is a list of proposed cuts for the next school year, including eliminating 102 full-time positions. Those positions include 72 certified teachers, K-6 counselors and other support and administrative positions.
The move would save the district more than $6.4 million.
Class sizes would increase at the K-6 and high school levels.
The district can save another $3 million by shortening the school day, cutting transportation and forcing pay to play fees to almost $800 a student.
Superintendent Dackin said the school board has worked tirelessly the past three years to cut spending, trimming $6 million.
"We had not filled 48 teaching positions during that time period, 11 administrative positions during that time period and eight classified positions. I think I can I make a pretty good case with our public that we have done what you would expect us to do," Dackin said.
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