WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Westerville City Schools leaders say the district could face cuts to teachers, programs and services if voters reject an earned income tax issue on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The Board of Education voted unanimously in July to place a 0.75% earned income tax levy on the ballot. If passed, it would generate approximately $24.3 million annually.

If it fails, the district will need to reduce general fund expenses by about $20 million annually.

District officials presented a list of proposed reductions that would impact many aspects of school operations, from academics to extracurriculars.

The cuts would include eliminating more than 124 positions across grade levels, reducing transportation services, phasing out the International Baccalaureate program, shrinking Advanced Pla

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