Ohio voters showed renewed support for their students and schools after the Nov. 4 election, approving 66% of the school tax issues, compared to 2024's 51% of issues passed, according to Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) reports.

The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) reported unofficial results showing a higher voter engagement with local school funding decisions, as well as many Ohio communities continuing to prioritize support for students through stable funding.

For Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, school levies in Austintown, Boardman, East Palestine, Leetonia, Salem, Bristol, Champion and Newton Falls were passed after Wednesday's unofficial results came to a close.

"A school board doesn't place a levy on the ballot lightly," said Tom Hosler, OSBA chief executive

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