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The Mohawk Local Schools are proposing an income tax operating levy to maintain a high-quality education environment. Since 1995, the district has not received new operating funds and has seen significant reductions in state support and local business tax revenues. This campaign aims to uphold small class sizes, quality staff, extensive curriculum options, and extracurricular activities while being mindful of community financial concerns. If the levy fails, significant cuts to teaching positions will occur. Voting "yes" ensures continued support for our students and community.
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Mohawk Local Schools½% Income Tax Operating Levy Campaign November 6, 2007
What we said we value… • High level of education for all students • Small class size • Quality staff • Curriculum options • Meeting all students’ needs
Respect for community “pocketbooks” • Extra-curricular activities, i.e. music, fine arts, vocational education, and athletics • Opportunities for students to acquire and enhance their social skills • Doing what is good for the “whole”, but sensitive to the individual’s needs • Positive relationships
The Facts • Mohawk schools has not passed new operating money since 1995. • Money received from the State has dropped from 63% to 54% since 1995. • Revenue from business taxes have decreased by 37% since 1995 and will eventually be eliminated.
The Facts • State money for buses in 2000 $ 30,210 • State money for buses in 2007 $ 9,258 • State money for technology in 2000 $ 43,000 • State money for technology in 2007 -0- • State cost of doing business income in 2000 $140,637 • State cost of doing business income in 2007 $ 29,688 • Cost to Mohawk for community schools in 2000 $ -0- • Cost to Mohawk for community schools in 2007 $139,442
No new money since 1995! • A 1% income tax was approved in 1995. • In 1996, 4.04 mills of property tax was eliminated. • In 1997, 5.9 mills of property tax was eliminated. Bottom line:Mohawk has budgeted wisely for the past twelve years.
Gasoline Electricity 1995 to Now Chicken Ground Chuck
What we have done… Cut$1,078,182 from the budget over the last 3 years: • Staff reductions • Attrition • Salary concessions • Implementing activity fees
Implemented Activity Fee • $88,000 generated this year alone for student activities • $250 per high student • $150 per junior high student Our cost for student activities this year is $273,982
If the Levy Fails • Elimination of 5 teaching positions • Elimination of 9 supplemental positions • Activity fees increase to $300 per high school student and $200 per junior high student
If the levy passes • Mohawk will operate in FY 2009 without a deficit. • Elimination of Activity Fee • Current programs continue • Class sizes will not increase further
How much additional will you have to pay? If you make… Your tax on ½ %… $35,000 $175 $50,000 $250 $100,000 $500
If you itemize deductions and…. You make… Your tax on ½ %… $35,000 $149 $50,000 $212 $100,000 $375
What can you do? • Vote yes • Share facts with neighbors and friends • Be active in the campaign • Stay involved in the work of the district • Continue to ask hard questions • Support those who teach and learn.
For More Information Sam Martin, superintendent 419-927-2414 Suzanne Reinhart, board member/levy chair 419-447-1275 Duane Coldiron, board president 419-981-2573 Todd Price, board v. president 419-448-0146 Tod Craft, board member 419-397-2678 Brenda Luhring, board member 419-397-2677
