Legal Notice Form No. 124-B Prescribed by the Secretary of State (01-2026) Notice of Election on Qualifying Tax Levy by School District in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.17, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Lorain City School District of Lorain, Ohio, passed on the 2nd day of February, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the Primary/Special Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of May, 2026, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, which shall be an additional tax for the benefit of Lorain City School District for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 11 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $385 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for a continuing period of time. The estimated annual collections of this levy is $10,637,320. The carry-over balance in the district’s general operating budget from the preceding fiscal year exceeds the district’s general fund expenditures in the amount of $0, which is 0% of expenditures. The polls for the election will be open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Lorain County, Ohio. Marilyn Jacobcik, Chair Lisette Gracia, Director Dated 03/20/2026 This notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the subdivision once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the election, or as provided in R.C. 7.16, and (b) posted to the Board of Elections’ website for 30 days prior to the election. 2802216/April 25 and May 2, 2026