1. New Bremen Local Schools Renew the Committment

2. How New Bremen Schools Are Funded Our 1% income tax currently provides 20% of our operating revenue.

4. How New Bremen Schools Contain Costs In the last five years (2009-2014) we have: Reduced teaching staff Reduced hours of custodial, cafeteria and library aides Increased revenue through open enrollment enrollment

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

6. 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?

7. 2012-2013 Report Card for New Bremen Schools

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. What Happens Without The Income Tax School Revenue Versus Expenses First 1% Income Tax Levy 2014 Seeking Renewal 2009 5 Year Renewal

15. 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

16. How You Can Help Most Importantly – Vote on May 6 th More Information Board of Education Members Doug Hall – 419-953-9042 Shelly Busse – 419-977-2400 Scott Bertke – 419-629-3719 Kami Fox – 419-753-3189 Tom Paul – 419-629-2306 Superintendent, Howard Overman – 419-629-8606 x 110 Treasurer, Deb Meyer – 419-629-8606 x 111