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- Butler County Auditor
- Hamilton County Auditor
- Ohio Auditor of State
- Ohio Checkbook
- Ohio Department of Education
- Earned Income Tax
- MyLunchBox - Student Cafeteria Accounts
- Free/Reduced Application
- PayForIt - student fees
SLSD Finances Explained - Part 1 of 5
Our “Did You Know?” series begins with the first of five videos exploring the ins and outs of finances in the Southwest Local School District. Through all of our community engagement, we've gotten a lot of questions on this topic - and we're delivering with answers and more information! We encourage you to take just two minutes to learn how SLSD spends funds to ensure that our kids receive the quality education they deserve.
Big takeaway - Over 90% of SLSD spending is directed to PEOPLE. That includes our teachers, extracurricular programs, and other opportunities for students. We are a people-based business that is always focused on investing directly in students and teachers!
SLSD Finances Explained - Part 2 of 5
As we continue our "Did You Know?" series, we encourage you to check out Part 2 of our School Finance video series! In this latest video, you will learn how the Southwest Local School District stacks up against other districts around Hamilton County.
Key takeaway - we do MORE for our students with LESS compared to other districts.
SLSD Finances Explained - Part 3 of 5
Our "Did You Know?" series continues with Part 3 of our School Finance video episodes. In this latest video, Treasurer Thomas Lowe walks through the history of past levies here at Southwest, and how SLSD utilizes your tax dollars to ensure a quality education and opportunities for every student.
SLSD Finances Explained - Part 4 of 5
Our "Did You Know?" series continues with Part 4 of our School Finance videos. It’s no secret that enrollment at SLSD is growing as the community as a whole grows. With more students comes increased expenditures to ensure that every students gets the the education they deserve in every building.
SLSD Finances Explained - Part 5 of 5
Our "Did You Know" series concludes with Part 5 of our School Finance video series. It’s no secret that new home developments impact SLSD in many ways, but especially when it comes to school funding. As we add students to the district, there is increased cost associated with that growth.