Re-Elect Paul Balent for Sycamore School Board
Experience Matters
I have had the privilege to serve our district on the Board of Education for 10 years. I was chosen by my peers to be Board Vice President for 2 years and President for 4 years. I commit to not accepting monetary campaign contributions to ensure transparency.
District Successes During My Terms
5 Star State Ranked District 2023 and 2024
2024 Top 4% of Ohio School Districts
Niche Report ranking of #4 best school district 2024
Continued student academic achievement and growth
2024 5th lowest effective tax millage rate in Hamilton County
Increased community partnerships and engagement
Virtual and face to face learning models during Covid
Successful passage of operating levy in 2016
Bond levy passage in 2019, completed $127.5 Million in capital projects
Largest funding raising campaign in Sycamore history
Development of Strategic Plan to chart the long-term vision of the district
Led the Board’s Contract with the Community to limit expenditure growth to no more than 2.5% for 5 years, current Contract set at 3.5% expenditure growth.
Extending the 2016 Operating Levy from a 5-year promise to 10 YEARS without a new Operating Levy.
55 countries represented and 30 languages spoken
Mental health partnership with Cincinnati Children’s to provide in school counselors
Best communities for music 15 years straight
Multiple Auditor Awards
Implementation of the Synnovation Lab
130+ STEM offerings for grades 5-12
My Platform
Ensuring all Aviators Reach Their Full Potential
Maintaining Continued Financial Stability and Responsibility
Experience Matters
District-Community-Board Synergy
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