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INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS,
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
​Empowering the Strongsville community to invest in its future. Through advocacy and education, we champion the levies and bond issues that sustain our schools, protect our property values, and provide the foundation for continuing the excellence and success of every student​.
Vote For Issue 5
WHY SUPPORT ISSUE 5?
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Long Term Investment
Investing in Issue 5 is a powerful way to enhance our community’s property values and economic stability for years to come. By modernizing our aging infrastructure now, we avoid the heavy financial burden of emergency repairs while ensuring our students have access to modern and safe facilities. Ultimately, a "yes" vote is a direct commitment to our children’s success, providing them with the safe, innovative environment they need to lead us into the future.
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Safety
Passing this bond allows us to replace outdated 1960s structures with three brand-new elementary schools designed to meet the highest modern safety and security standards. These new facilities will feature controlled entry points, advanced emergency communication systems, and structural integrity that our aging buildings simply cannot provide. By investing in these new schools, we are moving our children out of deteriorating environments and into secure, resilient spaces where their physical safety is a top priority.
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Student Needs
Passing this bond issue ensures that every student, regardless of their neighborhood, has access to the same high-quality facilities that reflect our community's commitment to excellence. By replacing aging structures with modern campuses, we provide equitable spaces specifically designed for every type of learner. This investment closes the gap between our outdated buildings and our high expectations, giving every child a fair shot at success in a world-class environment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan?
The Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan is Strongsville City Schools’ long-term elementary facilities plan. It
is the result of a multi-year process involving facility assessments, enrollment analysis, financial modeling, and
community input. The plan focuses on addressing aging elementary buildings, long-term facility sustainability, and operational efficiency while maintaining neighborhood-based schools where possible.
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What does the Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan include?
The plan outlines a future elementary configuration that includes:
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Three newly constructed K–5 elementary schools, each serving approximately 700 students
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Continued use of Kinsner Elementary as a K–5 school, with targeted renovations
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A renovated and expanded preschool facility at Muraski
This approach combines new construction and strategic renovation based on facility condition data,
standardized cost thresholds, and long-term planning considerations.
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What facility conditions are currently impacting elementary schools?
Some students are currently learning in mobile classrooms, which were originally intended as temporary
solutions. Mobile units now exist at all elementary buildings except Whitney Elementary, creating 14 additional
instructional spaces.
Additionally, existing buildings often lack adequate space for:
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Art, music, and band/orchestra instruction
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Media centers
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Small-group and collaborative learning environments
These limitations affect daily operations and instructional flexibility.
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What is the expected timing for these projects?
The district is planning multi-year improvements, including new construction and renovations, with major
milestones occurring between 2029 and 2032.
Project Phasing Overview:
Phase I – New Elementary Schools
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Construction of three new elementary schools at the Albion, Chapman, and Surrarrer sites.
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Buildings are targeted to be ready for students in Fall 2029, with full site completion in Fall 2030.
Phase II – Kinsner Renovation
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Renovation is planned to begin in Summer 2029 and be completed for the 2030–31 school year.
Phase III – Muraski Construction / Renovation
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Construction and renovation work is planned to begin in Summer 2030, with completion anticipated by Fall
2031 or Fall 2032, depending on the final scope of the project.
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What is the estimated cost of the Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan?
At its meeting on January 22, 2026, the Strongsville Board of Education approved a Resolution to Proceed,
placing a $147,650,000 school improvement bond issue on the May 5, 2026 ballot for voter consideration.
The bond issue is projected to carry an estimated millage rate of 3.43, which equates to an annual cost of
approximately $120 per $100,000 of appraised property value.
If approved, the bond would be repaid over a period of 36 years.
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