Choosing Financial Stability

Questions and Answers

The purpose of this page is to allow residents of the Three Rivers District to view a version of the Choosing Financial Stability workshop being held at numerous locations and times prior to the November 4th (no new taxes) 4.95 mill levy.

Simply click on the question(s)that you are most interested in. To proceed to another question, close out the window of the question you are viewing

Where does the revenue for the Three Rivers Local School District come from?

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What are the components of good stewardship and how is the Three Rivers School District demonstrating fiscal responsibility?

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What choices have been made by the Three Rivers District in the past and for the present? What choices does the community have for the future?

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How have revenue sources change in the last 50 years?

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What procedures have been taken recently to strengthen the budget?

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What is the difference between "deficit spending" and "being in a deficit?"

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What is a mill?  How many mills does Three Rivers levy?

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How is money spent in the three Rivers School District and what happens when expenses are reduced or deferred?

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What solutions are there when expenditures exceed revenues?

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How does the State of Ohio fund public education?

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Are the Three Rivers School District residents receiving a good return on their investment?

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What is the financial picture if the levy passes?

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What happens to revenue when a new house is built?

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How does the Three Rivers District compare with other districts with respect to the various types and amounts of mills collected as tax revenue?

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What is the financial picture if the levy fails?

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What happens to revenue with a re-appraisal of property?

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How does Three Rivers compare to other school districts relative to "cost per pupil" expenditures?

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What is the financial forecast for the Three Rivers School District?

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What are the figures for student enrollment and the number of employees over the last 12 years?

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Who do I contact with questions or concerns?

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How do Three Rivers teacher salaries compare to other districts in Hamilton County?

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How does the Three Rivers District compare with other Hamilton County school districts with relation to: graduation rate, academic indicators met, number of special needs students, and school taxes?

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