1. What is the most important day of this school year?
September 8th
March 16th
April 12th
June 9th

2. Non-Homestead Millage
Renewal Election 2016
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 New Haven School District residents will be asked to vote on a Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Election.

3. What is non-homestead property?
Non-Homestead Millage
Renewal Election 2016
What is non-homestead property?
Non-homestead property refers to commercial, business, rental properties, vacant land and second home properties.
By law, school districts must levy 18 mills on such property in order to receive its full pupil foundation allowance from the state.

4. NO NO Will the taxes on my home increase?
Non-Homestead Millage
Renewal Election 2016
Two most common questions asked by voters...
Will the taxes on my home increase? NO
If the proposal is defeated, will my taxes decrease? NO

5. Why do we need this Non-Homestead Renewal?
Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016
Why do we need this Non-Homestead Renewal?
The authorized Non-Homestead Millage for New Haven Community Schools is scheduled to expire by 2017.
Without a renewal, our per pupil funding will drop to the
lowest in the county and result in a $2.7 million
annual loss to the district’s operational budget.

6. textbooks transportation equipment utilities classroom supplies staff
Non-Homestead Millage
Renewal Election 2016
How is this money used?
The money received from the Non-Homestead Millage supports our annual operational budget known as the “General Fund.” It pays for such things as:
textbooks
transportation
equipment
utilities
classroom supplies
staff

7. The proposal does not effect primary homeowners’ taxes.
Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016
The Non-Homestead Millage Renewal is one proposal for voters to consider:
The ballot proposal renews the non-homestead millage for another 10 18mills.
The district can never levy more than 18 mills however the additional 3 mills ensures the millage rate is maintained from any Headlee Rollback (change in property values)
The proposal does not effect primary homeowners’ taxes.

8. Actual Ballot Proposal

9. LONGTERM BENEFITS OF A SUCCESSFUL RENEWAL –
The Renewal of the Non-Homestead Millage will preserve funding for New Haven Community Schools and our students for the next 10 years.
A strong school district helps to enhance property values for New Haven residents.

10. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016
Failure of the renewal would result in the approximate loss of $2.7 million or 21% of the district’s annual operating budget. A revenue loss of this magnitude would require drastic reductions in programs and services.

11. To Summarize… The NHCS Non-Homestead Renewal
WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES FOR ANYONE
Is an existing 18 mills levied on commercial, business and rental properties in the school district
Has no impact on homeowner’s property taxes
Provides 21 percent of the operating funds for New Haven Community Schools each year (almost $2.8million)
Is required to receive the full foundation allowance established by the state ($7,391 with vs. $5,839 without per student)
Is funding that goes directly to the district to help pay operational costs to educate students

12. Things to consider… Educate yourself on the facts about this proposal
Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016
Things to consider…
Educate yourself on the facts about this proposal
Exercise your right to vote
Apply for an Absentee Ballot
Share the information with other community members
Election – March 8, 2016

13. Senate Bill 571

14. Important Dates - Timeline
Non-Homestead Millage Renewal 2016
Important Dates - Timeline
Absentee Voter Ballots initially mailed – January 23, 2016
Voter Registration Deadline – February 8, 2016
Absentee Ballot Application Deadline – March 5, 2016**
Election – March 8, 2016