MORROW — School programs and extracurricular activities could be affected if voters reject a 6.9-mill emergency operating levy on the May 7 ballot, say officials in the Little Miami Schools district.

        If the levy fails, the district in fast-growing southern Warren County will face a deficit , said Superintendent Ralph Shell.

        He said some areas in which the district could save money would be to eliminate some programs, increase class size, close buildings in the evening and collect fees from students who participate in sports.

        The levy would generate $2.7 million, an increase of $1.77 million above the current $930,000. The owner of a $100,000 home would pay about $136.28 per year.

        The superintendent, along with members of the board of education, is focused on efforts to inform the community about the levy. A community campaign organization, Panther Pride, has been going door-to-door promoting the levy.

        “I think the campaign is going great,” said parent Liz Gloshen, leader of Panther Pride. “There are many positive people in our community who view the educational system as a great value.”

        Campaign organizers say that, even with passage of the levy, Little Miami Schools will have the lowest property-tax millage among the eight school districts in Warren County.

        Funds generated from the levy would pay for the daily operating costs of the district, and updated textbooks and learning materials and new equipment and supplies.

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