What's at Stake

“Olentangy is at an enrollment cliff creating an immediate need for more schools to maintain our educational quality.”
- Todd R. Meyer, Superintendent 

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After a Yes Vote

After a No Vote

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20% enrollment increase is projected in the next 10 years (5,000 additional students)

After a Yes Vote

Current class sizes projected to be maintained

After a No Vote

Class sizes will increase

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12 of 16 elementary schools are at or over capacity
Remaining 4 elementary schools are at or over 90% capacity

3 of 6 middle schools are at or over capacity

All 4 high schools are at or over 96% capacity

After a Yes Vote

Elementary buildings 18 and 19 are planned to open in August 2025

7th middle school and 20th elementary school are planned to open in August 2028

5th high school is planned to open in August 2027 in the northwest area of the district

After a No Vote

Multiple elementary schools in all areas of the district will likely have trailer classrooms when building limits are exceeded

Projected continuous, multiple redistrictings at all building levels to balance overflow

Overflow may result in a shift for some students to attend a different school than their neighborhood

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Only Middle and High School buildings have full-time safety and security personnel on-site.

After a Yes Vote

All elementary buildings will have full-time safety and security personnel on-site over a phased-in timeline

After a No Vote

None of the elementary buildings will have full-time safety and security personnel on-site

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Academic excellence which includes robust high school electives and AP courses

After a Yes Vote

Academic excellence and robust offerings continue with adequate spaces to enhance programming where needed.

After a No Vote

Reduction in academic opportunities at high schools, including electives, which may result in increased class sizes and fewer opportunities

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Robust opportunities via extra and co-curricular activities in high schools and middle schools.

After a Yes Vote

Continued extra and co-curricular opportunities in high schools and middle schools

After a No Vote

Fewer opportunities for student involvement in extra and co-curricular activities due to increased enrollment at each building

Source: Olentangy District Leadership Team

These are the realities the district will likely face if this levy is not approved.