Sandusky school levy falls short in unofficial results

Sandusky City School District voters rejected a 4.9-mill additional operating levy Tuesday, according to unofficial Erie County election results.

Issue 2 received 3,414 votes for and 4,236 against, with all 16 precincts reporting. The report was generated at 9:32 p.m. Tuesday; the totals are not certified.

The district's levy information page said the proposal would raise about $3.4 million annually for daily operations, including staffing, instruction and transportation.

In a Wednesday response to the election, the district said administrators will review the budget and develop recommendations for the school board. Further reductions to staffing, programs, services and other operating expenses may be necessary, the statement said.

The district said it continues to face a gap between operating revenue and expenses. Its response does not identify particular cuts, a vote date or an implementation schedule.

Updated Nov. 5 with the district's post-election response.