1. Facts about Beavercreek City Schools’ November 2011 Levy

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

3. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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 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 school year

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

10. 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

11. 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)

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

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

14. Fiscal Reality Operating in a deficit Depleting our cash reserve
Projected $9.4 million budget deficit for school year

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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:

26. 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