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New Bremen Local Schools

New Bremen Local Schools. Renew the Committment. How New Bremen Schools Are Funded. Our 1% income tax currently provides 20% of our operating revenue. How New Bremen Schools Contain Costs. In the last five years (2009-2014) we have: Reduced teaching staff

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New Bremen Local Schools

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  1. New Bremen Local Schools Renew the Committment

  2. How New Bremen Schools Are Funded • Our 1% income tax currently provides 20% of our operating revenue.

  3. 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

  4. How Does New Bremen Compare - Financially? • 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. State Average State Average New Bremen New Bremen New Bremen State Average Source: Ohio Department of Education Cupp Report FY12

  5. How Does New Bremen Compare - Academically? • 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 New Bremen

  6. 2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

  7. 2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

  8. 2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

  9. 2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

  10. The Bottom Line • 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.

  11. 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.

  12. How Your 1% Income Tax Is Being Used • 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

  13. What Happens Without The Income Tax School Revenue Versus Expenses 2009 5 Year Renewal First 1% Income Tax Levy 2014 Seeking Renewal

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

  15. How You Can Help More Information • Most Importantly – Vote on May 6th Board 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

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