Toledo Public Schools Special Board Meeting | July 14, 2026.

The Toledo Public Schools held a special board meeting on July 14, 2026, primarily focused on addressing the district's significant financial challenges and the necessity of placing a property tax levy on the November 2026 ballot. The district is facing multi-year deficit spending totaling over $100 million, exacerbated by declining enrollment, increased healthcare costs, and reduced state funding. The board discussed two levy options: a property tax levy and an earned income tax levy, with a preference expressed for the property tax levy due to better historical voter support and financial stability. The proposed levy is for an additional 6.9 mills, expected to generate approximately $33 million to help stabilize district finances through 2030. The board passed a resolution of necessity to proceed with placing the 6.9 mill property tax levy on the ballot, with plans for further community engagement and messaging to educate voters on the district's financial needs and vision for the future. The meeting also highlighted the challenges of forecasting district finances amid legislative changes and enrollment uncertainties.