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Mohawk Local Schools ½% Income Tax. Operating Levy Campaign November 6, 2007. What we said we value…. High level of education for all students Small class size Quality staff Curriculum options Meeting all students ’ needs. Respect for community “ pocketbooks ”
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Mohawk Local Schools½% Income Tax Operating Levy Campaign November 6, 2007
What we said we value… • High level of education for all students • Small class size • Quality staff • Curriculum options • Meeting all students’ needs
Respect for community “pocketbooks” • Extra-curricular activities, i.e. music, fine arts, vocational education, and athletics • Opportunities for students to acquire and enhance their social skills • Doing what is good for the “whole”, but sensitive to the individual’s needs • Positive relationships
The Facts • Mohawk schools has not passed new operating money since 1995. • Money received from the State has dropped from 63% to 54% since 1995. • Revenue from business taxes have decreased by 37% since 1995 and will eventually be eliminated.
The Facts • State money for buses in 2000 $ 30,210 • State money for buses in 2007 $ 9,258 • State money for technology in 2000 $ 43,000 • State money for technology in 2007 -0- • State cost of doing business income in 2000 $140,637 • State cost of doing business income in 2007 $ 29,688 • Cost to Mohawk for community schools in 2000 $ -0- • Cost to Mohawk for community schools in 2007 $139,442
No new money since 1995! • A 1% income tax was approved in 1995. • In 1996, 4.04 mills of property tax was eliminated. • In 1997, 5.9 mills of property tax was eliminated. Bottom line:Mohawk has budgeted wisely for the past twelve years.
Gasoline Electricity 1995 to Now Chicken Ground Chuck
What we have done… Cut$1,078,182 from the budget over the last 3 years: • Staff reductions • Attrition • Salary concessions • Implementing activity fees
Implemented Activity Fee • $88,000 generated this year alone for student activities • $250 per high student • $150 per junior high student Our cost for student activities this year is $273,982
If the Levy Fails • Elimination of 5 teaching positions • Elimination of 9 supplemental positions • Activity fees increase to $300 per high school student and $200 per junior high student
If the levy passes • Mohawk will operate in FY 2009 without a deficit. • Elimination of Activity Fee • Current programs continue • Class sizes will not increase further
How much additional will you have to pay? If you make… Your tax on ½ %… $35,000 $175 $50,000 $250 $100,000 $500
If you itemize deductions and…. You make… Your tax on ½ %… $35,000 $149 $50,000 $212 $100,000 $375
What can you do? • Vote yes • Share facts with neighbors and friends • Be active in the campaign • Stay involved in the work of the district • Continue to ask hard questions • Support those who teach and learn.
For More Information Sam Martin, superintendent 419-927-2414 Suzanne Reinhart, board member/levy chair 419-447-1275 Duane Coldiron, board president 419-981-2573 Todd Price, board v. president 419-448-0146 Tod Craft, board member 419-397-2678 Brenda Luhring, board member 419-397-2677