Congratulations to Mrs. Holliday’s second grade students for earning the JCE Spirit Shield!  Her classroom has been practicing “Manners Matter” in the cafeteria line by being at a Level 1 so that the cafeteria workers can assist all students. They are a wonderful example of “Being Responsible” in our B.A.R.K. Chart!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is our District on the ballot in the upcoming election?

• Renewal of substitute emergency levy originally passed in February 2010 and renewed in November 2014.

What exactly will be on the ballot?

Voters will be asked to approve:

• A Renewal Substitute Emergency Operating Levy which generated $7.225 million annually for operations. These dollars are needed to maintain current programs.  This substitute emergency levy will be in effect for five years. 
• The November election is the first opportunity for the district to put the renewal on the ballot allowing for a seamless transition and collection of monies. This will allow for proper planning and budgeting. 
• The district will begin collecting the monies from the renewal of this Substitute Emergency Operating Levy in January 2021, at which time the current Substitute Emergency Operating Levy expires.

How much is this levy going to cost taxpayers?

• The Substitute Emergency Operating Levy is a renewal of the existing Substitute Emergency Operating Levy passed in February 2010 and renewed in November 2014. This will generate the same dollar amount for the district, there is no additional money being requested.

Why is it called a substitute emergency levy?

• This term is defined by the state as a property tax that serves as a limited operating levy proposed for a specific dollar amount.

Why does Miamisburg receive less money from the State than other districts?

• During the 2018-19 school year the State funding formula provided approximately 28% of the district’s overall revenues for operations. This formula contains many complex factors and calculations.  In addition to the number of students being educated by the District, the Ohio Department of Education also takes into account the “wealth factor” of each individual district.  This “wealth factor” is based upon overall property values as well as a variety of demographic information. 

How have the recent state funding changes affected the district? 

• We are not exactly sure how the most recent changes in the funding formula will affect the district as the recent budget legislation will not be fully implemented until sometime after September 30th. However, these changes do not include an increase in per pupil funding but does include an increase in funding for “Student Wellness and Success” (SWSF).  We are not 100% sure what the requirements are for the spending of these funds at this time but it will come with specific requirements which will make it difficult to cover ongoing district operating expenses.

• If the formula was fully funded (no caps/guarantees) the district would have received approximately $2.7 million more in funding for the 2018-19 school year. 

How will the Substitute Emergency Operating Levy money be used?

• These funds will be used to maintain current programs by providing much needed operational funds for salaries, benefits, utilities, instructional materials/supplies, student academic programs, extra-curricular activities, etc.

Is this Substitute Emergency Levy needed because of Campus Quest?

• No. The district did not use any operating funds to build or maintain the Stadium project.  All monies for this project were secured through financing and donations from the community and employees.  A separate fund was established and all expenses and revenues flow through these accounts keeping them completely separate from the district’s operating budget.  The district will continue this practice as promised.

Can the Substitute Emergency Operating Levy be used for building projects/improvements? 

• No. Operating funds can only be used for day to day operation costs.

School districts essentially have three “pots” of money:

• Operating funds – Operating dollars are what is used to keep the district running, such as salaries, benefits, utilities, supplies and classroom materials and other district expenses.
• Permanent Improvement (PI) – PI dollars can only be used on items that have an expected life of five years or more, such as, furniture, textbooks, and buses.
• Bond Money – This money can be used only for the building projects and repayment of debt issued for the construction and renovation of our buildings. The district is very thankful for the community’s support on this issue.

My property values have recently increased.  Will this increase the amounts I pay on the Renewal Emergency Operating Levy?

No.  Substitute Emergency Operating Levies, Emergency Operating Levies, Bond and Permanent Improvement levies are passed for a specific dollar amount.  If property values increase the Montgomery County Auditor is required by statute to reduce the millage/mills collect to only collect the specific amount authorized by the voters.

If you have any questions about the levy or any other financial questions, please feel free to contact Tina Hageman, Treasurer/CFO for more information at 937.866.3381.  Thank you for your continued support. 

The Miamisburg City School District August Student of the Month is Kinder Elementary School fourth grade student Kylie Dotson. She was nominated by Kinder Principal Jeremy Saylor. Mr. Saylor said "It is with great pride that I nominate Miss Kylie Dotson for the August Student of the Month. Kylie is a role model for all students at Kinder Elementary School. She exemplifies the characteristics of Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect and Excellence with great consistency each day. Kylie is a proud Citizen of Kinder Elementary in not only upholding our expectations for routines and procedures, but helping others to do the same. She is Accepting of all and does not hesitate to include others in the classroom or during lunch and recess time. She has an idea for a board at Kinder Elementary where students can freely express how they are feeling about themselves or their surroundings. Kylie is Respectful to not only the adults in the building, but to her peers as well in treating others the way she wants to be treated. She also holds herself to the level of Excellence and works to the best of her ability in the classroom. Her teachers report that she is very hardworking, always willing to help others and is a very caring young lady. Kylie's family shares that she enjoys competing in softball and gymnastics, loves animals and is a great reader. Kylie has a kind heart and loves to help her elderly neighbors, her teachers and the small children that are in her care as their babysitter. Miss Kylie Dotson is a true Kinder Knight and PAX Leader! I couldn't be more proud of the young lady she has become and will continue to be in the future."

Congratulations to Kylie Dotson and all the building Student of the Month representatives, which can be viewed at right! 

The Miamisburg High School Alumni Association met their goal to increase the amount they could donate to the Miamisburg City School District. On Wednesday, August 28th a check was presented to the Treasurer/CFO, Tina Hageman and Superintendent, Dr. David Vail for $10,000.00. Many hours are spent on the planning of the MHS Alumni Golf Tournament each year with the hope of raising more money to donate. The golf event continues to grow and their success helps the students of our District. This year, the money will be divided between Destination Imagination, teacher mini-grants, the Miamisburg High School Theatre program, and various other projects within the District. Pictured from left to right (back row) are Mike Masters, Angie Engelka, Bob Mitman, Samantha Palmer, and Lee Hieronymus, (front row) Scott Masters, Tina Hageman, David Vail, Jeff Nestor, and Diane Mitman.

Many thanks to the Miamisburg Alumni Assoication!