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Hold Harmless Renewal

Hold Harmless Renewal. Vote November 4, 2014. Time To Travel Back To 1994. “To understand the future you have to go back in time”. At The Movies - “Life is like a box of chocolates” was the quote of the day as Forest Gump won best picture. On TV -

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Hold Harmless Renewal

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  1. Hold Harmless Renewal Vote November 4, 2014

  2. Time To Travel Back To 1994 “To understand the future you have to go back in time” At The Movies - “Life is like a box of chocolates” was the quote of the day as Forest Gump won best picture. On TV - Seinfeld, Home Improvement, Friends, Controversy - Tonya Harding arranged to have the knee caps of rival skater Nancy Kerrigan shattered as she took part in a competition in Detroit. World Series Champ - None, MLB was on strike Gallon of Gas - $1.09 New Car - Average $12,350 Number of Students - 14,601

  3. History Of School Funding Prior to 1994 - Local property taxes paid for local schools This method of school funding created some inequities between school districts. Per Pupil Funding

  4. History Of School Funding After 1994- Michigan voters approve PROPOSAL A. Local property taxes went to the state and evenly distributed on a per student basis. This method of school funding created a guaranteed amount of per- student funding for all districts across the state Per Pupil Funding

  5. History Of School Funding The Problem Under the new funding method (Proposal A), several school districts across the state, including Dearborn, would receive less money per student from the state than they were collecting under the old method. The Answer The state allowed districts to ask voters to approve a Hold Harmless Millage that would make up the difference in funding. School district residents approved a 10- year, 6.17 mill Hold Harmless tax.

  6. Hold Harmless + State Aid = Per Student Funding 2004 1995 2014 51% 64% 61% State Education Budget $6,500 State Education Budget State Education Budget 41% $7,769 29% 32% $8,000 Hold Harmless Approved 1995 Hold Harmless Approved 2004 Local Business Hold Harmless RENEWAL November, 2014 Local Business Local Business 8% 7% 7% $ 593 $ 593 $ 593 Homeowners Homeowners Homeowners $7,093 $8,362 $8,593 Per Student Amount

  7. History Of School Funding In 2004 Voters Approved a 10 year Renewal of the Hold Harmless Millage. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

  8. 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 Two Ballot Questions-Two Renewals Part of Proposal A- Non-Homestead Millage (Business and Industry) 18 Mill RENEWAL Hold Harmless Homestead Millage 6.17 Mill RENEWAL $27.8 Million $11.5 Million Hold Harmless Dollar RENEW November 4, 2014 Hold Harmless Total $39.3 Million

  9. 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 The Importance of Hold Harmless State Guarantee And Other Sources Total $139.4 Million Hold Harmless Total $39.3 Million Hold Harmless Dollar RENEW November4, 2014 Dearborn Public Schools Total Budget - $178.7 Million

  10. Can You Live With 1/5 Less? The loss of these funds would mean a 1/5 reduction in all areas that address the needs of students including personnel, programs, special services for students, facility needs, and capital improvements.

  11. Hold Harmless Vs 2013 Bond 2014 Renewal -6.17 mill Hold Harmless RENEWAL 2013-$76 million Bond Proposal approved by voters By law, the Funds from the 2013 Bond Proposal can only be used for the construction and renovation of schools. The funds from the Hold Harmless Millage are used for the operation of all schools and teaching students.

  12. Important Dates Are you registered to vote? - If you are 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, you can register to vote. - To be eligible to vote in the November 4 election, you must register by October 6, 2014. Where will you be on November 4, 2014? - If you can’t vote in person sign up for an Absentee Ballot- Where do I sign? • Registration and Absentee Ballot Request forms are available right now at any school office, the administration building, or on-line at www.cityofdearborn.org/government/city-clerk/online-forms

  13. 10 Years - My How Time Flies! • Both millages expire in the spring of 2015 • Asking residents for a 10 year RENEWAL • Not a new tax- only a RENEWAL • Generates $39.3 million about 1/5 of total budget • Money is used for day to day operations

  14. Hold Harm Less - HOLD- This is not a new tax, only a RENEWAL. This would HOLD the Funding at current levels. HARM- Without Hold Harmless funding, the district would face massive cuts that would HARM the quality of education and the level of service provided to students. LESS- Can you live with 1/5 less funding for the district? 1/5 less teachers, programs, services to students, and maintenance to buildings?

  15. Can you live with 1/5 less ? Vote November 4, 2014 Hold Harmless Renewal

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