New Bremen Local SchoolsRenew the Committment

State Money

48%

Real Estate 23%Current Income

Tax 20%

Other 9%

How New Bremen Schools Are Funded

Our 1% income tax currently provides 20% of our operating revenue.

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Operating Local Tax Effort

How New Bremen Schools Contain Costs     

In the last five years (2009-2014) we have:

Reduced teaching staff

Reduced hours of custodial, cafeteria and library aides

Increased revenue through open

enrollment

Revenue per pupil is $943 below the state average.

Expenditures per pupil are $1,042 below the state average.

Average teacher salaries are $3,403 below the state average.

How Does New Bremen Compare - Financially?

Source: Ohio Department of Education Cupp Report FY12

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Rated by the State of Ohio as Excellent for fourteen consecutive years.

1 of only 23 districts in the state to achieve this level.

Out performing 94% of Ohio school districts on the Performance Index

How Does New Bremen Compare - Academically?

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3rd Grade

New Bremen Similar Districts State Average

2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

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4th Grade

New Bremen Similar Disticts State Average

2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

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7th Grade

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2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

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8th Grade

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2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

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The New Bremen School District consistently scores EXCELLENT on student achievement, all while receiving $943 less in revenue and spending $1,042 less per student than the state average.

The Bottom Line

May 6th Income Tax Renewal

On May 6, 2014, New Bremen Schools are asking voters to RENEW our EXISTING 1% income tax for a continuing period of time.

This is a RENEWAL,NOT A NEW TAX.

This 1% provides 20% of our revenue.

How Your 1% Income Tax Is Being Used

1% Income

Tax

Teaching Staff

Support Staff

Textbooks, Supplies & Equipment

Busing

Service Fees &

Utilities

11 Full Time Teachers1 Part Time Teacher

1 Secretary1 Full Time Aide1 Day/Week Nurse1 Administrator1 Full Time Custodian1 Part Time Custodian

$48,000 Toward Textbooks,Library Books & Supplies

$34,000 Toward Equipment

1 Full Time Bus Driver1 Day/Week Bus Driver

70% Of Our Utilitiesand Building Maintenance

$21,000 Toward Insurance and State & County Fees

What Happens Without The Income TaxSchool Revenue Versus Expenses

20002001

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20042005

20062007

20082009

20102011

20122013

20142015

2016 $4,000,000.00

$5,000,000.00

$6,000,000.00

$7,000,000.00

$8,000,000.00

$9,000,000.00

$10,000,000.00

Total Revenue without 1% Income Tax Renewal

Total Expenses

First 1% Income Tax

Levy

2014Seeking Renewal

20095 Year

Renewal

By making this tax continuing, it insures the District’s financial stability

The continuing need for these funds have not changed since they were approved ten years ago

By not being on the ballot every five years, the District will save money on legal and county board of election fees

Why A Continuing Levy vs. a Limited (5 Year) Levy

How You Can HelpMost Importantly – Vote on May 6th

More InformationBoard of Education Members

Doug Hall – 419-953-9042

Shelly Busse – 419-977-2400

Scott Bertke – 419-629-3719

Kami Fox – 419-753-3189

Tom Paul – 419-629-2306

Superintendent, Howard Overman – 419-629-8606 x 110

Treasurer, Deb Meyer – 419-629-8606 x 111