Form No. 122 Prescribed by Secretary of State (12-2025) Notice of Election on Issue of Bonds R.C. 133.18, 3501.11(G) Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Education of Bath Local School District of Lima, Ohio, passed on the 12th day of January, 2026, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the Primary Election to be held a t the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of May, 2026 the question of issuing bonds in the principal amount of forty-five million six hundred thousand dollars ($45,600,000) for the purpose of new construction, improvements, renovations, and additions to school facilities, including construction of a new high school, and providing equipment, furnishings, and site development and improvements, and all necessary appurtenances therefor, including modern technology, safety and security measurers, and new a nd improved athletic facilities, as well as capitalized interest,. The maximum number of years over which the principal of the bonds may be paid is 38 years. The estimated additional average annual property tax levy amounts to $208 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, which is 5.95 mills for each one dollar in excess of the tax limitation as estimated and certified by the county auditor. The first calendar year in which the tax is expected to be due is 2027. 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 Allen County, Ohio. Keith Cheney, Chair Morgan Bode, Director Legal # 112-April 18, 25, 2026