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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE: October 10, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: School Resolution
AGENDA SECTION:
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PREPARED BY: Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution
APPROVED BY:
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At the October 2, 2001 Council meeting members of the "Unite 196" committee asked the City
Council to consider adopting the attached resolution. Council requested that this item be
discussed at the worksession.
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Resolution of Support for ISD 196
Whereas: The leadership of the City of Rosemount believes that a
quality education is an essential element to achieving ones potential and
Whereas: A strong school system is essential to maintain the economic
and cultural viability of a community and
Whereas: The city leaders of the City of Rosemount recognize the
importance of ISD 196 in promoting community and cultural strength and
Whereas: Sufficient resources are a requirement to maintain a strong
school system and
Whereas: Insufficient funding of public education has placed the
quality of education of ISD 196 at risk (in jeopardy) and resulted in
a reduction of educational opportunities for ISD 196 students
Therefore: Be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Rosemount
supports the efforts of Independent School District 196 to acquire
the resources necessary to maintain the quality of current programs
and continue its mission of "Educating our students to reach their
full potential."
Be It Further Resolved: That the City Council of the City of Rosemount
believes that a failure to obtain said resources will result in a
reduction in not only the quality of education provided by ISD 196
but also in a reduction in the quality of life for the residents of
the City of Rosemount.
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November 6, 2001 Levy Election
>: >_<nuc:,cauccreota::" For the third year in a row, School District 196 will bring a levy referendum to district voters in
the November election. Failed levy referendums the last two years have led to more than
$11 million in budget cuts and fee increases that directly impact students at all levels, including reduced transportation services
and increased walking distances for students of all ages.
"We are of a crossroads in District 196. If we choose the path with a successful levy, we will be able to bring back
transportation services and restore some of the other cuts that affect the quality of education our kids receive. If we
choose the path with an unsuccessful levy, we will have to further reduce transportation to the state minimum of miles,
eliminate 100 percent of middle school offer- school activities and 50 percent of all high school cocurricular activities,
among other things. It's our community's choice. " - John T. Haro, Superintendent
IF THE LEVY PASSES ...
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November 6, 2001 Levy Election
>: >_<nuc:,cauccreota::" For the third year in a row, School District 196 will bring a levy referendum to district voters in
the November election. Failed levy referendums the last two years have led to more than
$11 million in budget cuts and fee increases that directly impact students at all levels, including reduced transportation services
and increased walking distances for students of all ages.
"We are of a crossroads in District 196. If we choose the path with a successful levy, we will be able to bring back
transportation services and restore some of the other cuts that affect the quality of education our kids receive. If we
choose the path with an unsuccessful levy, we will have to further reduce transportation to the state minimum of miles,
eliminate 100 percent of middle school offer- school activities and 50 percent of all high school cocurricular activities,
among other things. It's our community's choice. " - John T. Haro, Superintendent
IF THE LEVY PASSES ...
... the district will be able to maintain the
current level and quality of programs and
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services with no additional budget cuts
and will restore $2.585 million of
previous budget cuts:
• Restore 33 teaching
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• Restore transportation
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distances for all students:
- 0.5 mile for grades K -5
- 1.0 mile for grades 6-12
• Amend hazardous
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regulations, resulting in
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- Provide busing for
students who now walk
across hazardous
crossings with the help of a district -hired
adult crossing guard, and
- Eliminate the consideration of school
crossing zone speed limits in hazardous
crossing criteria
• Restore 2% of classroom supplies
• Restore B -team sports at 9 11, grade
• Lower fees for cocurricular
participation by 25%
If the levy passes, the estimated net cost
for the owner of an average ($ 150,000)
home in the district would be $ 135.57
per year, or $ 11.30 a month. The district would
receive an additional $500 per pupil per year
for six years, or approximately S 16.3 million per year of
additional operating funds.
IF THE LEVY FAILS ...
... the district will need to cut up to an additional
$6.408 million out of the budget for next school
year (2002 -03) to maintain a balanced budget
and avoid long -term deficits. The board has
approved cuts to be made if voters do not
approve the levy.
• Reduce transportation services to the state -
required minimum of 2 miles for all students,
grades K -12; eliminate transportation for
hazardous crossings, and eliminate all
activity buses
• Eliminate 100% of middle school cocurricular
activities, including athletics, fine and
performing arts, and all others
• Eliminate 50% of all high school athletic
teams, 50% of all high school fine and
performing arts (plays /musicals, dance,
music, etc.) and 50% of all other high school
cocurricular activities (speech and debate,
student publications, math team, etc.)
• Eliminate 5 grade band
• Eliminate 33 additional teaching positions
• Reduce school administrative staffing
• Reduce student support services staffing (counse-
lors, enhanced learning program teachers, media
specialists, nurses, psychologists, reading recovery
teachers and technology support)
• Reduce secretary /clerk staffing
• Reduce custodial staffing
• Raise prices for school lunch, breakfast and
a la carte items
If the levy fails, estimated school taxes would
decrease by S 128.51 per year, or $ 10.71 per month,
for the o of an average (S 150,000) home in the
district. The district would receive no additional
operating funds.
For more information, visit www.district 196.ora. call the Levy Information Line
at 651 - 423 -7776 or email levvinfo@district196.ora