“Carlisle, It’s Time to Stop the BS and Repeal the 1% School Tax!”

Seniors Are Hurting: The 1% income tax hits pensions (unlike Social Security), costing retirees like Mary, a former Carlisle teacher, $500/year on a $50K pension—money for meds or bills. Property taxes already outpace old mortgages. Teachers sacrifice so much; let’s give them relief in retirement.

Double Taxation is Wrong: Schools take ~70% of your property taxes (~$1,400-$1,750/year for a $250K home) plus the $3M/year income tax. That’s unfair when the district sits on a $10M surplus—3.5 years of funding without cuts.

Declining Enrollment Means Savings: Enrollment dropped ~7-10% since 2015 (~1,579 students, seniors ~120-130, 1st grade <100). Fewer kids mean lower costs for buses, lunches, and classrooms—no need for extra taxes.

Admin Bloat, Not Teacher Pay: Admin salaries (avg. $120K+) grew ~10% in real value since 2020, while teacher pay (avg. $60K) fell ~5% after inflation. Fund classrooms, not bureaucracy.

Tax Hurts Growth: The 1% tax deters families and schools (e.g., Franklin, Springboro) from joining Carlisle, stifling our workforce and community.