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 ( ) we have: Reduced teaching staff Reduced hours of custodial, cafeteria and library aides Increased revenue through open enrollment enrollment

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

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 How Does New Bremen Compare - Academically?

Report Card for New Bremen Schools

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. The Bottom Line

May 6 th 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.

How Your 1% Income Tax Is Being Used 1% Income Tax Teaching Staff Support Staff Textbooks, Supplies & Equipment Busing Service Fees & Utilities 11 Full Time Teachers 1 Part Time Teacher 1 Secretary 1 Full Time Aide 1 Day/Week Nurse 1 Administrator 1 Full Time Custodian 1 Part Time Custodian $48,000 Toward Textbooks, Library Books & Supplies $34,000 Toward Equipment 1 Full Time Bus Driver 1 Day/Week Bus Driver 70% Of Our Utilities and Building Maintenance $21,000 Toward Insurance and State & County Fees

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

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

How You Can Help Most Importantly – Vote on May 6 th More Information Board of Education Members Doug Hall – Shelly Busse – Scott Bertke – Kami Fox – Tom Paul – Superintendent, Howard Overman – x 110 Treasurer, Deb Meyer – x 111