Doug Heuer, Superintendent of Austintown Local Schools, visited Austintown Rotary. Heuer discussed the importance of passing the levy that will be placed on the ballot this November. Despite the fact that they have cut at least 8 million dollars from their budget, Austintown Schools are still struggling financially because of House Bill 920, which has dramatically reduced the amount of tax monies that the district receives. Austintown has cut several positions including administrative, teaching, clerical and custodial and yet they still find themselves struggling. Heuer reminded the Rotarians that housing values, community safety and quality of life are directly affected by the quality of the schools. The community is being as asked to pass a 4.9 mill levy. The cost to a homeowner of a $100,000 home would be an additional $12.51 a month. Heuer believes that Austintown has a lot to lose if the levy does not pass.