HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. I.S.D. 196 Levy for Learing Presentationa
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
AGENDA: I.S.D. 196 Levy for Learning Presentation
AGENDA SECTION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
PREPARED BY: THOMAS D. BURT, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA NO:
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ATTACHMENTS: LEVY FLYER
APPROVED BY:
The school district will have a levy question on the November 7', 2000 General Election ballot. School District
196 staff will be present to explain the need for this levy and benefit to the children.
There is no action required tonight. This is an informational item only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action needed. Informational only.
COUNCIL ACTION:
The table below shows the projected
annual and monthly tax increases
based on the taxable market value of
residential or commercial property.
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Market Value
Tax Impact /
Tax Impact/
Year
Month
$100,000 : ,
$218
144 � 435 *
315
26
a 21
:" 27
200,000
436
36
500 1 91
1,000,000 ' 2 I S I 182
*Value of average home in District 196
Additional information about the levy is available on the
school district website at www. i s d 196.k 12 . m n . u s or
call the District 196 Levy Information Line at
651- 423 -7776.
VOTE -- November 7, 2000
Comm /Levy2000 /Levy Brochure - ISD 196 Graphics/ 8-15.00
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LEA
On November 7, District 196 residents will vote on a
levy referendum to reduce class size and keep
quality opportunities for students
Educating our students to reach their full potential
Serving Apple Valley, Bumsvllle, Coates, Evan, Inver Grove Heohts,
Lakeville, Rosemount, and Empire and Vermillion Townships
For election information, including locations of polling
places and where to obtain absentee ballots, please call
the Dakota County Auditor /Treasurer's Office at
651-438-4380.
December 1999 - School Board approved $6,000,000 of
spending cuts and revenue increases to balance the budget in the
2000 -01 school year. The major budget changes have the follow-
ilkg impact on student.~:
• I.rtrgcr classes (fewer teachers) - $2,740,000
• Increased fees - lunch, cocurricular activities, drivers education,
band instrument rental, early entrance screening, etc. - $626,600
• Delayed curriculum review cycle - $450
• Reduced instructional supplies - $368,000
• Reduced cocurricular activities - $323
February 2000 School Board appointed a 51- member task
force (district residents, business owners, parents, students and
staff) to study budget projections and the need for a future levy.
June 2000 - The task force recommended:
• Holding a levy referendum on November 7, 2000.
• If the levy is successful, restore class size and the curriculum
review cycle.
• If the levy is unsuccessful, more cuts and revenue enhancements
will be needed that affect: class size, cocurricular programs and
student transportation.
June 26, 2000 — School Board authorized asking voters to
approve a levy referendum on November 7, 2000 of $474 per
pupil unit for 10 years. This is estimated to provide the district
with approximately $14.9 million the first year.
General Account Expenses
Supplies & Materials Capital Expenditures
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A levy referendum provides operating funds for learning: for
teachers and other staff, for instructional materials, testing and
utilities. It is NOT for construction or renovation of schools,
stadiums or tiny other structures. General account expenditures
are estimated to exceed revenue in coming years.
The district's financial plan takes into consideration student
enrollment projections and funding from the state (72 %), local
property taxes (24 %), and federal and other funds (4 %). All
metro districts (except St. Paul) have levies providing some of
their revenue, and St. Paul has a levy on the fall ballot.
Compared with
other Classic
Lake and Lake
Athletic
Conference
school districts,
our per pupil
spending is the
lowest.
Source: Minnesota Nparimeni of
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8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
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Operating Expenses Per Pupil 1998 -99
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Some cuts made for 2000 -01 may be restored in 2001 -02 and
beyond, including lowering class size, and reviewing and updat-
ing curriculum for students (the curriculum review cycle).
• Cuts made for 2000 -01 will continue.
• New cuts will be needed. They most likely will include further
increases in class size, further reductions of cocurricular
activities (athletics, fine arts and performing arts), reduced
student transportation (increased walking distances) and
further increases in participation fees.;