Sylvania Schools to Place Operating Levy on May 5th Ballot01/13/2026An operating levy for Sylvania Schools in Ohio will be heading to the ballot during the May 5th primary election. The Sylvania Schools Board of Education approved a 7.9 mill levy that would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $277 a year, if approved. The district said the need for funding is due to rising operational costs while revenue remains limited. If approved, funding would start being collected in 2027. Residents have expressed concerns about the levy.