Citizens For SWCS

10/15/2026

"The upcoming election presents an opportunity for voters in the South Western City School District to leverage a substantial amount of state funding and position our children for success without increasing our current taxes... Please join me in building a strong tomorrow for our children. Vote FOR Issue 6!" ~ Richard Cordray

10/14/2026

“We may not all agree on a lot of issues, but we all support Issue 6 for South Western City Schools! Please join us in voting FOR Issue 6 to build our future without increasing taxes.”

~ Chris Boso, Former SWCS Board of Education President
~ Anthony Caldwell, Former SWCS Board of Education President
~ Kelli Martindale, Former SWCS Board of Education Member
~ Lee Schreiner, Former SWCS Board of Education President

South Western City Schools (SWCS) will have a No-New-Millage bond issue on the November 2026 ballot that will NOT increase taxes, but will unlock nearly $113 Million from the State of Ohio.

10/14/2026

"The Westland Area Business Association (WABA), a not-for-profit established in 1990, serves as a proactive advocate for businesses and our growing communities as we address changing, often challenging, needs in order to create vibrant, inclusive futures. That's why we are officially endorsing South Western City Schools' (SWCS) No-New-Millage Bond Issue on Tuesday, November 3rd. Voting FOR Bond Issue 6 means that the State of Ohio will award the school district nearly $113 million to replace Westland High School and Grove City High School, the two oldest buildings in the district. Funds will also be given to Franklin Heights High School and Central Crossing High School to update extracurricular areas and athletic fields."
~ Sharon Ball, WABA Chair

10/13/2026

Thanks to Shannon G. Hardin for the shout out and the support of Issue 6!

10/13/2026

"If you and I pass Issue 6, the State of Ohio money awarded to SWCS means that this can be done with NO increase in current taxes. Please join us in building the future of not only our children but our communities. Vote FOR Issue 6!" ~ Jeff Davis

10/12/2026

Columbus City Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer is proud to support public education and the students and families of SWCS with her endorsement of Issue 6.

10/11/2026

Did you know? You can vote early in person FOR Issue 6 at the Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Rd, Columbus.

10/10/2026

"Voting FOR Issue 6 is an easy decision! Let's pass Issue 6 in order to receive nearly $113 million from the State of Ohio funds, building our future, with NO increase in current taxes." ~ Julie (Staten) Oyster

10/09/2026

On November 3, SWCS will have its first No-New-Millage Bond Issue on the ballot since 2018 focused on high school construction projects - all without raising the tax rate for residents (the same rate since 2009).

Issue 6 Fast Facts: Among items addressed in our public FAQ, is consideration of Renovation vs. Replacement 🏫

⚫ Third party, the Ohio Facilities Construction Comission has an evaluative threshold for when any Ohio schools are in need of a full building replacement: This is when that mark eclipses 66% of the cost of a new construction.
⚫ The OFCC has assessed Grove City High School at 82%
⚫ The OFCC has assessed Westland High School at 83%
⚫ Additionally, each building is comprised of dated HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sewer systems that drive up ongoing maintenance costs with many components no longer servicable by the manufacture.
⚫ November 3rd's Issue 6 unlocks ~$113M in OFCC state matching funds that go to South Western City Schools to assist with these projects.

Read the full FAQ on our website 📲https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pDBVSQ91DFly9F22p6n_M94MIn_Lr5Q5fJSLMi5wKlo/edit?tab=t.0

10/09/2026

Show your support FOR Issue 6 - get a yard sign! Visit the link in our comments to order one today!

Order a yard sign to show your support of South Western City Schools, and we will deliver it to you!