Facts about Beavercreek City Schools’ November 2011 Levy

Common Levy Questions Why now? Why is Beavercreek City Schools on the ballot so much?

As the levy cycle progresses, districts like Beavercreek go through periods of positive cash flow (when reserves increase) and negative cash flow (when reserves decrease).

Why is BCS on the ballot so frequently? 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 PI Levy Nov. (Renewal) Nov. (Renewal) 4-Year Operating May/Nov. (New) Combined 5-Year Operating Bond Issue March/ Nov. May/ Nov. Because the levy cycle requires it.

Listening to Our Community Board collected community input; held two focus groups at the end of August 9.9 mills was too much Make more changes to our operations

Tough Times Require Bold Action Significant state funding cuts (28%) Continued growth in enrollment Eight years since last voted tax increase in operating dollars

Tough Times, Bold Action Two new Collective Bargaining Agreements 2% wage reduction in year one; total freeze in year two Change in healthcare package and increased employee share for each of the next two years Overall savings to budget: $4 million

Cutting the Budget Cuts: Round One (February 2011) $5 million in permanent reductions to personnel, services and supplies over three years $2.5 million realized in 2011-12 school year Cuts: Round Two (June 2011) $4 million in savings from employee reductions plus $3 million in cuts to personnel, services and supplies over two years $3.5 million realized in 2011-12 school year

BCS at a Crossroads 6.7 mill Emergency Operating Levy on the ballot (32% reduction) Solvent for three years Every tax dollar stays local

What will 6.7 mills cost? Per $100K of appraised home value: $205 a year $17 a month $4 a week $0.57 a day

Beavercreek- Great Schools, Great Value 2011 Rating- Excellent with Distinction 11 consecutive Excellent ratings Highest Performance Index Score ever! Expenditure Per Pupil Comparison Districts: (14th/21) Greene and Montgomery Counties: (15th/23)

Beavercreek- Great Schools for ALL Students! Special Education Population- 2001: 772 2011: 1082 40% increase Staffing 81 Intervention Specialists 63 Special Needs Assistants

Beavercreek- Great Schools for ALL Students! Inclusion model being strained Loss of special needs assistants Potential loss of support services…

Fiscal Reality Operating in a deficit Depleting our cash reserve Projected $9.4 million budget deficit for 2013-2014 school year

What happens if the levy does not pass? Certified Teaching Staff 34 positions affected: reduction of all middle and elementary school librarians (5), 2 gifted teachers, kindergarten-plus program, Chinese program, intervention tutor positions Programs and Operations Eliminate bus service for all high school students including parochial and private high school students 2 mile busing radius for middle school students Increase in Pay-to-Participate Fees for 12-13

What happens if the levy does not pass? Administrative/Central Office Staff 6 positions affected: 2 Curriculum Supervisors, Gifted Coordinator, 1 school psych intern, 1 secretary, Intervention/Prevention Coordinator position Support Staff 16 positions affected: 5 custodial positions, 5 teacher assistants, 5 lunch monitors, 1 central office secretary

If it does not pass, what next? Will the district be back on the ballot? Will the millage be reduced again? What are the consequences of multiple failed levies? Elimination of programs toward state minimums Potential reduction of property values

What happens if the levy passes? Sustains the district for three fiscal years Maintains current programs Protects our property values Keeps our tax dollars local

Property Values... Triennium Update: -4.73% Survey Input: #1 reason residents move to/live in Beavercreek: Beavercreek City Schools Recent Study: Little Miami Schools

Compared to Our Neighbors District’s State Revenue Per Pupil Dayton 7,469.94 Trotwood 6,426.96 Mad River 6,189.24 Huber Heights 4,599.31 Xenia 4,374.13 Fairborn 4,255.62 Mason 4,179.22 Kettering 3,760.38 Oakwood 3,642.28 Bellbrook 3,031.24 Springboro 2,743.25 Centerville 2,629.02 Yellow Springs 2,587.51 Beavercreek 2,432.22

Compared to Our Neighbors District’s Local Revenue Per Pupil Yellow Springs 7,521.14 Kettering 6,952.21 Centerville 6,738.12 Oakwood 6,443.97 Beavercreek 6,188.78 Bellbrook 5,289.60 Springboro 5,054.83 Mason 4,928.47 Dayton 4,769.55 Xenia 4,666.49 Fairborn 4,461.33 Huber Heights 4,452.28 Trotwood 3,300.90 Mad River 2,458.68

Compared to Our Neighbors – District Total Expenditure Per Pupil Dayton 14,256.63 Kettering 12,298.83 Trotwood 11,587.78 Yellow Springs 11,474.45 Mad River 10,989.92 Xenia 10,834.85 Oakwood 10,788.72 Huber Heights 10,766.85 Centerville 10,409.96 Mason 10,230.04 Beavercreek 10,204.13 Fairborn 10,053.16 Bellbrook 8,960.54 Springboro 8,016.69

State Funding Comparison Mad River Local (5.9) Beavercreek (6.7) Students: 3,801 7,902 FY12 State Funding: $22 million $9.5 million Last Operating Levy 2005 2003

Districts on the Ballot: A Comparison Millage Amount Last Voted Operating Increase Mad River 5.9 mills 2005 Lakota 7.9 mills Northridge 6.95 mills Huber Heights 8 mills Vandalia-Butler 6.9 mills 2006 Northmont 2007 Dublin 7.97 mills 2008 Hilliard Beavercreek 6.7 mills 2003

How We Compare: Value and Return on Investment A national study conducted by the Center for American Progress ranked Beavercreek Schools as one of the most effective school districts in the Miami Valley in terms of academic achievement relative to educational spending. Source: www.americanprogress.org

Thank you Thank you for taking time to learn more about the issues facing our schools. Beavercreek is an excellent school district because its residents value—and support—education. If you have any questions about our schools’ funding or operations, please contact Superintendent Nick Verhoff or Treasurer Stephen Maag at 426-1522.