Cincinnati Public Schools board has approved an earned income tax levy that will be on the ballot for voters in November. The levy is intended to add additional funding for schools following cuts earlier this summer.
Background
In June, CPS leaders cut 111 positions and implemented five mandatory unpaid days for certain staff. The district has also passed a budget for the upcoming year that will require careful spending to stay on target.
The board considered multiple options for a levy before deciding on a 0.75 percent earned income tax. This decision was made during a special meeting on Monday night, with a 5-2 vote in favor of the levy.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
