We recommend a vote for Issue 8. The district's last operating levy was approved in 1992. Costs have increased since then. If approved, the money would help pay for more elementary and middle-school classrooms, new buses and honor teachers' salary contracts. However, the school board has resolved to reduce the levy collection if Issue 9 passes and if the state increases foundation aid to the district.
North Canton offers high quality education and deserves the support.
Jackson lost about 20 percent of its operating income when an emergency levy expired last year. The revenues would help the district keep up with expenses, open and operate Strausser elementary and generally improve the high quality education it offers. Jackson Local is a highly regarded district. Approving Issue 10 would ensure it stays that way. An editorial yesterday confused the issue number for the Tallmadge city school levy.