Community Listening Session: Share Your Voice on District Financial Planning

Community Listening Session June 17, 18 & 23, 2026
Connect. Listen. Together. Plan Ahead

Pickerington Local Schools invites families, staff, and community members to join them for three Community Listening Sessions focused on the District’s future financial planning and potential levy considerations.

The Board and Administration recognize the feedback shared following the May 5 income tax levy failure—including concerns about timing, the size of the request, and the importance of stronger community voice in the process. These sessions are  designed to create space to hear directly from our community as the District considers next steps together.

Sessions Focus:

• Current District financial status
• Long-term funding needs and planning
• Community feedback on future levy considerations

DATE: June 17, 2026
WHERE: District Office, 90 N. East Street
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DATE: June 18, 2026
WHERE: District Office, 90 N. East Street
WHEN: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

AND

DATE: June 23, 2026
WHERE: Pickerington Library – Sycamore Creek Branch 7861 Refugee Road
WHEN: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

This will be an open listening session. District leadership will be present to listen, respond to clarifying questions about current financial conditions, and gather input to guide future planning.

If you can’t make it to the Listening Session: CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FORM.  

WATCH: JUNE 1, 2026 BOARD WORK SESSION

Pickerington Local Schools remains committed to transparency as it works through these financial challenges and appreciates the continued engagement of families, staff, and community members.

We hope you’ll join us.