What is the most important day of this school year?

1. What is the most important day of this school year? September 8th March 16th April 12th June 9th

2. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election 2016 On Tuesday, March 8, 2016New Haven School District residents will be asked to vote on a Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election.

3. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election 2016 What is non-homestead property? Non-homestead property refers to commercial, business, rental properties, vacant land and second home properties. By law, school districts must levy 18 mills on such property in order to receive its full pupil foundation allowance from the state.

4. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election 2016 Two most common questions asked by voters... Will the taxes on my home increase? NO If the proposal is defeated, will my taxes decrease? NO

5. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016 Why do we need this Non-Homestead Renewal? The authorized Non-Homestead Millage for New Haven Community Schools is scheduled to expire by 2017. Without a renewal, our per pupil funding will drop to the lowest in the county and result in a $2.7 million annual loss to the district’s operational budget.

6. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election 2016 How is this money used? The money received from the Non-Homestead Millage supports our annual operational budget known as the “General Fund.”It pays for such things as: textbooks transportation equipment utilities classroom supplies staff

7. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016 The Non-Homestead Millage Renewal is one proposal for voters to consider: The ballot proposal renewsthe non-homestead millage for another 10 years @ 18mills. The district can never levy more than 18 mills however the additional 3 mills ensures the millage rate is maintained from any Headlee Rollback (change in property values) The proposal does not effect primary homeowners’ taxes.

8. Actual BallotProposal

9. LONGTERM BENEFITS OF A SUCCESSFUL RENEWAL – • The Renewal of the Non-Homestead Millage will preserve funding for New Haven Community Schools and our students for the next 10 years. • A strong school district helps to enhanceproperty values for New Haven residents.

10. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016 Failure of the renewal would result in the approximate loss of $2.7 million or 21% of the district’s annual operating budget.A revenue loss of this magnitude would require drastic reductions in programs and services.

11. To Summarize…The NHCS Non-Homestead Renewal WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES FOR ANYONE Is an existing 18 mills levied on commercial, business and rental properties in the school district Has no impact on homeowner’s property taxes Provides 21 percent of the operating funds for New Haven Community Schools each year (almost $2.8million) Is required to receive the full foundation allowance established by the state ($7,391 with vs. $5,839without per student) Is funding that goes directly to the district to help pay operational costs to educate students

12. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016 • Things to consider… • Educate yourself on the facts about this proposal • Exercise your right to vote • Apply for an Absentee Ballot • Share the information with other community members • Election – March 8, 2016

13. Senate Bill 571

14. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016 • Important Dates - Timeline • Absentee Voter Ballots initially mailed – January 23, 2016 • Voter Registration Deadline – February 8, 2016 • Absentee Ballot Application Deadline – March 5, 2016** • Election – March 8, 2016