Notice of Election on Issue of Bonds R.C. 133.18, 3501.11(G) Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Education of Lakota Local School District of West Chester, Ohio, passed on the 9th day of June, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2026 the question of issuing bonds in the principal amount of two hundred twenty-three million four hundred eighty-three thousand four hundred ninety-two dollars ($223,483,492) for the purpose of renovating and improving existing school facilities and constructing school facilities, including safety and security improvements; furnishing and equipping the same; improving the sites thereof; and acquisition of land and interests in land necessary in connection therewith. The maximum number of years over which the principal of the bonds may be paid is 37 years. The estimated additional average annual property tax levy amounts to $77 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, which is 2.2 mills for each one dollar in excess of the tax limitation as estimated and certified by the county auditor. The first calendar year in which the tax is expected to be due is 2029. The polls for the election will be open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Butler County, Ohio. Frank Cloud, Chair Nicole Unzicker, Director Dated 08/26/2026 October 25th, Journal-News 10-25/2026


