Mayfield City Schools Superintendent Michael J. Barnes knows exactly how to use the 5-mill continuous operating levy passed in 2024: to address the needs of students.
“This was the first time in eight years that the district sought additional financial support from the community, and we are extremely grateful,” Barnes says.
Four areas the district will improve:
• Safety Enhancements: Improving school security by installing additional cameras and upgrading the security of windows and entrances.
• Increased Student Services: Funding additional mental health support, counseling and other interventions to ensure that students are ready and able to learn effectively.
• Career-Readiness Programs: Expanding career-readiness programs for high school students to prepare them for careers in health care, construction, trades, engineering and other high-demand fields.
• Expansion of Early Education Programs: Enhancing early literacy and math initiatives. Mayfield recognizes that literacy and numeracy are fundamental to all learning and is dedicated to equipping every student with these essential skills.
The levy will help preserve the academic programs and staffing that contribute to the district’s 5-Star rating on the State Report Card and remarkable 99% graduation rate.
“We are dedicated to being good stewards of the investment the community has made by passing the levy,” Barnes says.
