A Vital Investment in Our Schools
Renewing the 1% Earned Income Tax Levy keeps our schools strong without raising taxes.
What is the NELSD Levy?
The Northeastern Local School District (NELSD) 1% Earned Income Tax Levy is a renewal levy for 10 years that provides 17% of the district’s operational budget (about $6 million)—funding essential programs, salaries, student services, and day-to-day school operations.
This levy is not a new tax; it is a continuation of an existing funding source that has been supporting our schools since 2015.
Why is Renewal Critical?
The levy ensures that our district can continue to provide high-quality education and essential services without disruptions. Losing this funding would have a direct and significant impact on students, teachers, and the entire school community.
Without these funds, NELSD may face: ✔️ Staff reductions, increasing class sizes
✔️ Cuts to programs like music, arts, and extracurricular activities
✔️ Decreased technology & learning resources
✔️ Reductions in transportation
Where Does the Money Go?
01
🎓 Salaries & Staff
Maintains teacher & staff salaries for quality education.
02
🏫 Student Programs
Supports arts, music, and extracurricular activities.
03
💻 Technology
Funds classroom technology & modern learning tools.
04
🚌 Transportation
Maintains buses & ensures student safety.
05
🔧 Facilities & Supplies
Covers maintenance, utilities, and daily operations.
06
📖 Special Education & Support Services
Provides resources for students with special needs and additional academic support.
How NELSD is Funded & Why the Levy Matters
NELSD relies on a combination of local, state, and federal funding to operate, but local revenue plays the largest role in keeping our schools running. The 1% Earned Income Tax Levy alone accounts for 17% of the district’s budget (about $6 million), making it a vital funding source for daily operations, salaries, and student programs.
State funding has increased only 4.3% over the last 10 years since this levy first passed. The new 2-year state budget proposal, if passed, will cut NELSD state funding by about $1 million. Local contributions—like this levy—are what keep our schools competitive and well-equipped. NELSD is already operating efficiently, ranking 2nd lowest in cost per student among Clark County schools, but losing this levy would create a major financial shortfall that state funds cannot replace.
50%
of NELSD’s operations are funded by local revenue.
4.3%
is the total increase in state funding over the past 10 years.
17%
of the district’s budget will be lost if the levy is not renewed.
2nd lowest
operating cost per student in Clark County, proving fiscal responsibility.
What Happens If the Levy Fails?
Without this levy, NELSD faces a 17% budget shortfall, forcing difficult financial decisions affecting students and families which could include the following:
❌ Decreased funding for transportation & technology
❌ Larger class sizes due to teacher/staff reductions
❌ Cutbacks on extracurricular activities & student programs
❌ Decreased funding for updates to curriculum
❌ Prevent planning to address increasing student enrollment
How Can You Help?
✔️ Vote on May 6, 2025 or through Early Voting (starts April 8th)
✔️ Spread the word—talk to neighbors, friends, and family
✔️ Volunteer with the Northeastern District Levy Committee
✔️ Request a yard sign to show your support