Help Secure The Future Of Our School For Our Students!

November 5, 2024
Coldwater School Tax Levy Information

Thank You to those who supported the school. 
Please stay tuned for any decisions on how we move forward.

Superintendent - Doug Mader 
& The Coldwater School Board
Status of Tax Levy
- Failed -
For the Tax Levy - 1945 votes
Against the Tax Levy - 1983 votes
We heard you!
With the failure of the March 2024  school tax levy, the School Board recognized that our original proposal was not what our Coldwater community could support.  We listened to your concerns and put together a new proposal that incorporates your feedback.
  
We are dedicated to securing funding for the continued success and improvement of our school system and facilities.  The restructured tax levy allows us to financially position our school to be able to address the most urgent needs of Coldwater Schools:

    • Building Infrastructure
    • Aging fleet of buses and service vehicles
    • Technology
    • Instructional Necessities
    • Capital
We believe in the importance of providing the best possible education and experience for our students.  To accomplish this, we must pass this levy for our essential infrastructure and operating expenses.  Failure to do so will create significant financial challenges for our schools.  The risk is too great to wait any longer.

We're asking you to take a closer look to understand why the passage of this levy can't wait any longer.  Your involvement and support are crucial to the future of Coldwater Schools - join us in securing the success of our school!

School Board Members: Terry Schroyer, Jack Waite, Greg Bruns, Jim Miller, Mike Hoying

what's different this time

First Tax Levy (March 2024, Failed)

Proposed 1.75% Earned Income Tax 
Permanent Operating Levy

It would have replaced the current .5% traditional income tax operating levy.

Estimated Additional Levy Revenue = $2.4 Million Per Year


Who Would Have Been Impacted?

The earned income tax which would have impacted only those currently with employee compensation and net earnings from self-employment in our school district. Excluded those with retirement income.

Upcoming Tax Levy (November 2024)

Propose .5% Traditional Income Tax
 5-Year Term Operating Levy 

Will be in addition to the current .5% operating levy, which will remain in effect.

Estimated Additional Levy Revenue = 1.3 Million Per Year


Who Will Be Impacted?

The traditional income tax applies to anyone in our school district currently with employee compensation and net earnings from self-employment.  Including those with retirement income.  

here's why we need this tax levy now

Unfunded Priorities

Infrastructure

Past Due = $99,000 Anytime =$1,685,500 Next 3 Years = $955,000 Within 5 Years - $1,093,800 TOTAL = $3,833,300 Click Here For Complete List

Technology

2025 = $268,970 2026 = $119,320 2027 = $430,400 2028 = $129,320 TOTAL = $948,010 Click Here For Complete List

Instructional Necessities

Anytime/Yearly = $659,066 Next 3 Years = $567,500 Within 5 Years = $336,000 TOTAL = $1,562,566 Click Here For Complete List

How We Compare To Area Schools

financial charts data

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Days Cash (Cash Reserves)

FY 23-24 Celina - 1% Earned (2004) St Marys - 1% Earned (2019) Coldwater - .5% Traditional (1990) Versailles - 1% Traditional (2005) St Henry - No Income Tax Parkway - 1% Traditional (1996) Marion Local - .5% Earned (2024) Ft Recovery - 1.5% Traditional (1991) Minster - 1% Traditional (2007) New Bremen - 1% Traditional (2005)

Income Tax Rate %

Celina - 1% Earned (2004) St Marys - 1% Earned (2019) Coldwater - .5% Traditional (1990) Versailles - 1% Traditional (2005) St Henry - No Income Tax Parkway - 1% Traditional (1996) Marion Local - .5% Earned (2024) Ft Recovery - 1.5% Traditional (1991) Minster - 1% Traditional (2007) New Bremen - 1% Traditional (2005)

Total Revenue Per Pupil

FY22-23 Student Enrollment Celina- 2391 St Marys - 1941 Coldwater - 1438 Versailles - 1260 St Henry - 940 Parkway - 932 Marion Local -930 Ft Recovery - 918 Minster- 847 New Bremen - 813

Income Tax Per Pupil

FY22-23 Student Enrollment Celina- 2391 St Marys - 1941 Coldwater - 1438 Versailles - 1260 St Henry - 940 Parkway - 932 Marion Local -930 Ft Recovery - 918 Minster- 847 New Bremen - 813

Property Tax Per Pupil

FY22-23 Student Enrollment Celina- 2391 St Marys - 1941 Coldwater - 1438 Versailles - 1260 St Henry - 940 Parkway - 932 Marion Local -930 Ft Recovery - 918 Minster- 847 New Bremen - 813

Total Expenditure Per Pupil

FY22-23 Student Enrollment Celina- 2391 St Marys - 1941 Coldwater - 1438 Versailles - 1260 St Henry - 940 Parkway - 932 Marion Local -930 Ft Recovery - 918 Minster- 847 New Bremen - 813

expenditure metrics in celina metro area

Rankings Out Of 13 Schools

 
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CAVALIER PRIDE WILL REMAIN STRONG
No Matter The Outcome
Thank You For Your Support!

any questions, reach out to superintendent, doug mader

  • 310 North 2nd Street, Coldwater, OH, USA