Eveleth-Gilbert Schools Operating Levy Presentation 2011

1. EVELETH-GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Dedicated to quality learning. Together we challenge the future”

2. “Dedicated to Quality Learning Challenging the Future Together” The purpose of this presentation is to enhance voter awareness of the upcoming operating referendum and provide voters with the information that will assist them in making an informed choice with regard to the proposed referendum.

3. Operating Levies 2011

5. Why is the Operating Levy Needed?

6. Operating Levy Information

7. $271,389 is levied - paid by taxpayers Annually Provides $467,152 in revenue $195,763 is state aid - 42%

8. What is the Current Cost to Taxpayers for the Current Levy?

9. Proposed Operating LevyVoters will be asked two questions Question 1: Will ask the voters if they are willing to renew the current operating levy of $335.95 per pupil

10. Proposed Operating LevyVoters will be asked two questions Question 2: Will ask the voters if they are willing to increase the current operating levy by $364.05 per pupil

11. What Will be the Increase to Taxpayers With Approval of an Increase of $364.05 per pupil to the Operating Levy?

12. What Will be the Total Cost to Taxpayers with Approval of Both Questions ? Voting “Yes” to Renew andIncrease the Levy

13. What Will be the Total Cost to Taxpayers with Approval of Both Questions ? Voting “Yes” to Renew andIncrease the Levy

14. What Would an Increase of $364.05/pupil Mean with Regard to Revenue for the District?

15. What Does a Vote of “Yes” to Both Questions 1 and 2 Mean With Regard to Revenue?

16. What Does a Vote of “Yes” to Both Questions 1 and 2 Mean With Regard to Revenue?

17. Operating Levies Currently in Place in Area Districts

18. Revenues: Local, State, FederalComparison of % of Local Revenue

19. Enrollment HistoryAverage Daily Membership

20. Enrollment HistoryAverage Daily Membership

21. Reduction History2009-2010

22. Reduction History2010-2011

23. Reduction History2011-2012

24. Priorities with Passage of the Levy Priorities with Voter Approval of Question 1

25. Priorities with Passage of the Levy Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2

26. Priorities with Passage of the Levy Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2

27. If the Levy Fails….. Impacted areas may include:

29. Who to Contact If you Have Questions

30. The Operating Referendum Ballot School District Ballot Question 1 Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization The Board of Independent School District No. 2154 (Eveleth-Gilbert Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district’s existing referendum authorization of $335.95 per pupil which is scheduled to expire. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent No School District No. 2154 be approved? By voting “yes” on this ballot question, you are voting to extend an existing property tax referendum that is scheduled to expire. School District Ballot Question 2 Approval of Additional Referendum Revenue Authorization The Board of Independent School District No. 2154 (Eveleth-Gilbert Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $364.05 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the No revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2154 also be approved? By voting “yes” on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.

31. EVELETH-GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Dedicated to quality learning. Together we challenge the future”