Fairfield Schools Face Hard Financial Choice | Dayton News

Fairfield City Schools is on the brink of major cuts unless voters approve a new one-point-two-five percent earned income tax levy in November — the second time they’ve tried this, and the first time with an expiration date. If it fails, they risk losing 169 jobs, slashing electives, and skyrocketing sports fees from $225 to $800. Already slashed $5.7 million this year, they’re bracing for another $11 million in cuts without the levy. Superintendent Billy Smith admits they’ve done everything to minimize student impact — but now, it’s no longer possible. The tax, which only applies to wages (not Social Security or investments), would cost $125 for every $10,000 earned. With state funding frozen at 2022 levels, the district says they can’t keep up — and without this levy, larger classes and deep program cuts are inevitable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1771a63e54f86b7f