Pickerington Schools

While school levies in the Bexley and Upper Arlington school districts were defeated, voters in the South-Western district approved a no-new-millage bond issue.

Pickerington Schools face dire straits without more operating funds, while Upper Arlington Schools hope to maintain current programs while replacing three old buildings.

The district shared a five-year forecast that indicated additional cuts would be necessary if voters do not approve November's 0.75% income tax levy.

Pickerington Local Schools now faces cuts after voters shot down the 1.25% income tax levy that would have raised almost $33 million a year.

The Franklin and Fairfield county boards of election are working to remedy the issue. About 600 registered voters in Franklin County are potentially impacted by the error.

The plan was designed to alleviate overcrowded school buildings, and district officials say those issues still remain.

Some parents of students attending Pickerington Local Schools are urging school administrators not to enact a hybrid learning schedule for junior high school students in the fall.

The Pickerington School District has reinstated the principal of Pickerington Central High School as an independent investigation continues.

Both Pickerington high school principals are on administrative leave after what the district calls non-related complaints.

Columbus City Schools, Southwestern City Schools, Pickerington Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools and others have all canceled classes tomorrow ahead of the expected winter storm.