Community Feedback Survey: Post-Election Reflection

The New Richmond Exempted Village School District is gathering community feedback following the recent 1.25% Earned Income Tax (EIT) levy. Your input will help the Board of Education and administration better understand community priorities, communication needs, and long-term expectations for financial stability.

This survey complies with Ohio Auditor of State guidance (ORC §9.03; Levy FAQ Section VIII) and does not ask whether you would vote for or against any levy.

Responses are anonymous and will be used to guide planning and communication efforts.

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* 1. Which one of the following best describes you? Check all that apply:

Employee Working in the District (Non-Resident)

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Long-Term Resident / Legacy Family

Homeowner

Current Student (High School Age)

Industrial or Utility Partner Representative

Retired or Former Employee

District Staff Member (Teacher, Support Staff, Administrator)

Recent Resident / New to the District

Business Owner / Employer within District Boundaries

Commercial Property Owner

Community Member with No Children in School

Parent / Guardian of Current Student

Senior Citizen / Fixed-Income Resident

Farm Owner / Agricultural Property Owner

Parent of Former Student / Alumni Parent

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How well did you understand the purpose and details of the 1.25% Earned Income Tax levy before voting?

Very well — I clearly understood how the funds would be used

Somewhat — I had a general idea, but not all the details

Not very well — I heard about it but didn’t understand the specifics

Not at all — I didn’t understand what the levy would do

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your reason for voting the way you did? (Select all that apply)

Desire for more budget reductions before new taxes

I did not vote on the issue

Concern about personal financial impact

Lack of trust or confidence in district spending

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Support for maintaining academic and extracurricular programs

Belief that schools need additional funding

Lack of clear information about the levy

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* 4. What information or communication would have helped you better understand the district’s financial situation?

Examples of how cuts would affect programs and staff

More detailed mailers or print materials

Clearer explanation of how state funding and local taxes interact

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* 5. How would you describe your overall trust and confidence in the district’s financial management?

High — I believe funds are used responsibly

Moderate — I see both strengths and weaknesses

Low — I have concerns about how funds are managed

Unsure / no opinion

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* 6. If additional reductions are required, please rank which areas are most important to protect. Rank #1 is most important, followed by #2, etc.

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* 7. What other district priorities do you believe should be protected even during financial reductions?

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* 8. What suggestions do you have for how the district can continue providing a high-quality education with limited resources?

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* 9. How would you prefer the district communicate about future financial issues, including any discussions the Board may hold about possible funding measures?

Email newsletters or social media updates

Printed mailers

Community meetings or town halls

Videos or short explainers

Local newspaper articles/editorials

Other (please specify)

NOTE: Answering yes to the following question will direct you to a separate link to enter your email address. This step is taken to ensure responses remain anonymous.

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* 10. Would you like to add your email address to a mailing list for future district communications?

Yes

50% of survey complete.