Teays Valley Local Schools has no tax abatement request tied to the proposed Scioto Preserve development. Here’s how the project actually breaks down, and what it means for our schools.
A tax abatement is an agreement that lets a developer pay reduced property taxes for a set number of years, usually to encourage new development. The Scioto Preserve project includes land in two districts: Circleville City Schools and Teays Valley. The developer requested an abatement for the portion in Circleville. No abatement was requested for the portion in Teays Valley, and our district currently has no residential abatements anywhere.
School districts don’t have legal authority to approve or deny a development like this; that decision sits with the township, county, and municipal governments involved. Our part is more practical: we share accurate information about enrollment and building space with the officials who do make that call.
That information matters because our growth is real. Enrollment has reached 4,806 students, up more than 200 over the past two school years. Three of our seven schools are at or above capacity, and we’ve added trailer classrooms to manage the space in the meantime. These pressures shape every conversation we have with local officials about new housing, regardless of any one project.
Families choosing Teays Valley reflects well on our schools, and we’re glad to be a district people want to be part of. Our focus now is making sure our buildings and staffing keep pace as we grow.
Kyle Wolfe, Superintendent
Teays Valley Local Schools
