The Noblesville Board of School Trustees is asking voters to approve a $5 million operating fund referendum to allow the Noblesville Schools district to replace money in its General Fund, the fund that pays operating expenses, including teachers’ salaries. The funds would replace a portion of the money lost due to a reduction in state funding.
Registered voters living within Noblesville Township will be asked to support an increase in property taxes to support the General Fund and allow the district to maintain its educational programs.
The increase would be 21 cents on every $100 of a homeowner's NET assessed valuation. The increase would last for seven years.
The operational referendum will be added to the May 4 Primary Election ballot. If approved, the funds would become available first in 2011 and each subsequent year for a total of seven years.
Why are budget cuts necessary?
How did the recent state budget cuts affect the district?
What cuts has the district already made?
Can you cut more?
Why are you asking taxpayers to help?
What if this doesn't pass?
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Questions and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
More information
Resolution adopted on January 19, 2010
PowerPoint Presentation
News release about budget recommendations
Multi-Media
Audio: Julia Kozicki, board president, talks about the need for an operating referendum
Audio: Chris Hamm, board member, talks about why the district needs to replace money lost to changes in state funding
Audio: Mr. Hamm asks: Do we want to maintain the level of services and education our community expects – or are we willing to settle for less?
Property Tax CalculatorProperty owners can determine the impact on their taxes by using this calculator. Be sure to use the NET assessed value, not the gross assessed value. The calculator will show the annual and monthly tax impact of the Facilities Referendum (referred to as "Future Projects" on the chart) for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013. It also will show the annual and monthly tax impact on the Operating Referendum (referred to as General Fund Referendum on the chart)
Voting information
Who can vote?
Voters registered at addresses within the Noblesville Schools' district (Noblesville Township) may vote on the referendum questions. The yes-or-no questions will be at the end of the primary ballot on May 4.
Dates to note:
• Voter registration deadline is April 5.
• Absentee and early voting begins April 5 and ends at noon, May 3.
* Specific hours for absentee and early voting are:
- Monday through Friday, April 5-April 30: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24 and May 1: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Monday, May 3: 8 a.m.-noon.
• Polls are open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on primary election day, May 4.
More information about the primary election is available on the Hamilton County website.
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Absentee Ballot Application
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Senator Luke Kenley
E-mail: s20@in.gov
Sen. Luke Kenley
Phone: 773-2980
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
House District 29
Representative Kathy Kreag Richardson
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Rep. Kathy Kreag Richardson
Phone: 773-6123
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