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Vote 4 PICK Kids!!
GET THE FACTS
What voters need to know about the school income tax.
EXEMPTS SOCIAL SECURITY
1.25% traditional income tax revenue enhancement – no tax on Social Security benefits. This income is critical to maintaining the strength of our district.
SUPPORTS CLASSROOMS
Funds teachers, support staff, supplies and learning tools. Without new revenue, the district will cut staff – decreasing the quality of our kids' education.
MANAGES GROWTH
More students, more classroom needs. District enrollment has grown 17% since 2011 – the year the last operating enhancement issue passed.
PROTECTS PROGRAMS
Keeps arts, athletics and electives strong. Without this funding, the district will be forced to cut busing and limit high school kids to only five core classes, eliminating opportunities that help kids thrive.
WHAT THIS PROPOSAL IS
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A school district income tax that funds day-to-day operations.
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Protects retirees by keeping Social Security tax-free.
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Every dollar stays in the district to support our students and classrooms.
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Gives the community a way to support schools based on income rather than property value.
WHY NOW
Our Community Is Growing. School Funding Isn't.
GROWING ENROLLMENT
More students are entering our schools each year, increasing the need for teachers, classroom resources and transportation.
RISING COSTS
The cost of staffing, transportation, utilities and instructional materials continues to climb faster than our current revenue.
STATE FUNDING LAG
State funding has not kept pace with local needs, leaving districts to fill the gap to maintain strong and essential programs.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT FAILS
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Millions in cuts to the services students rely on every day.
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Larger class sizes and fewer teachers to support growing enrollment.
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Reduced academic options, limiting the courses students can take.
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No district-provided busing for high school students and reduced busing for younger grades.
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Higher class and pay-to-participate fees, limiting access for many students.
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Arts, athletics and extracurriculars at risk of major reduction or elimination.
WHY CAN'T THE STATE HELP MORE?
State funding formulas don't fully account for Pickerington Schools' growth. Constant funding cuts have left Pickerington Schools without necessary dollars to support the essential services our school district provides. Community support remains crucial.
WILL THIS MAKE US THE HIGHEST-TAXED COMMUNITY?
No. Many nearby districts already use income taxes as part of their funding model.
WHY ALL-DAY KINDERGARTEN AND STAFFING?
These reflect real enrollment increases and student support needs - not unnecessary expansion.
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
DISTRICT FINANCIALS: THE FACTS
A clear overview of key financial information, including details about the school district income tax initiative. This page brings together the district's most important numbers, charts and summaries to help our community understand how funding supports students and programs.