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EVELETH-GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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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.
2011: 133 out of 337 Districts possibly seeking to renew or increase operating referendums • Currently 301 districts have
operating referendums; 290 of those are over $100/pupil. Of the 301 districts with current operating referendums, 34 districts have referendums less than our current referendum
Operating Levies 2011
The increasing number of districts seeking operating referendums is indicative that many districts do not
have enough financial resources to maintain
current programs.
Why is the Operating Levy Needed?
State funding is not adequate – increases to state funding have been minimal – it has not kept up with
the rate of inflation.
State Aid shifts have significantly impacted the district’s cash flow – in 2012 the state will delay 40% of the aid due schools.
Declining enrollment – as enrollment declines the amount of state aid decreases – this means fewer dollars for
our district while fixed costs such as utilities, gas, postage, etc. have increased.
The Eveleth-Gilbert School District has made significant cuts over the past three years. As a result of the state aid shifts the
district is borrowing money to meet its expenditures.
Money generated by the operating levy is essential in order to maintain current programs and opportunities for the students
of the district.
Operating Levy Information
What is thecurrent
operating levy?
Current Levy:$335.95 per pupil
Expires:2011-2012
Has Been in Place for 10 Years
Annually Provides $467,152 in revenue
$271,389 is levied - paid by taxpayers
$195,763 is state aid - 42%
What is the Current Cost to Taxpayers for the Current Levy?
Market Value Of Home Current Annual Levy Tax Current Monthly Levy Tax
$30,000 $21.17 $1.76
$40,000 $28.23 $2.35
$50,000 $35.29 $2.94
$60,000 $42.35 $3.53
$70,000 $49.40 $4.12
$75,000 $52.93 $4.41
$100,000 $70.58 $5.88
$125,000 $88.22 $7.35
$150,000 $105.87 $8.82
$175,000 $123.51 $10.29
$200,000 $141.16 $11.76
$250,000 $176.44 $14.70
Proposed Operating LevyVoters will be asked two questions
• Result in the current levy tax remaining the same
• Continue to provide $467,152 in revenue
Answering “YES” to this question
will:
• Result in a tax increase• Provide adequate funding to support current
academic and extra-curricular programs• Provide adequate funding to maintain
current class sizes
Answering “YES” to this question
will not:
Question 1: Will ask the voters if they are willing to renew the current operating levy of $335.95 per pupil
Proposed Operating LevyVoters will be asked two questions
• Result in a tax increase• Provide adequate funding to
maintain/enhance current academic and extra-curricular programs
• Provide adequate funding to maintain/reduce class sizes
• Maintain/improve the district’s future financial stability
Answering “YES”
to both question 1
& question 2 will:
Question 2: Will ask the voters if they are willing to increase the current operating levy by $364.05 per pupil
What Will be the Increase to Taxpayers With Approval of an Increase of $364.05 per pupil to
the Operating Levy?Home Market Value Additional
Annual Levy TaxAdditional Monthly Levy
Tax30,000 $22.94 $1.91
40,000 $30.59 $2.55
50,000 $38.24 $3.19
60,000 $45.89 $3.82
70,000 $53.54 $4.46
75,000 $57.36 $4.78
100,000 $76.48 $6.37
125,000 $95.60 $7.97
150,000 $114.72 $9.56
175,000 $133.84 $11.15
200,000 $152.96 $12.75
250,000 $191.20 $15.93
Home Market Value
Annual Levy Tax
(Renewal of Current Levy)
Question 1
Annual Levy Tax
(Increase to Current Levy)
Question 2
Total Annual Levy Tax
(Renewal + Increase)
(Question 1 +Question 2)
Total MonthlyLevy Tax
(Renewal + Increase)
30,000 $21.17 $22.94 $44.15 $3.68
40,000 $28.23 $30.59 $58.82 $4.90
50,000 $35.29 $38.24 $73.53 $6.13
60,000 $42.35 $45.89 $88.24 $7.35
70,000 $49.40 $53.54 $102.94 $8.58
75,000 $52.93 $57.36 $110.29 $9.19
What Will be the Total Cost to Taxpayers with Approval of Both
Questions ? Voting “Yes” to Renew and Increase the Levy
Home Market Value
Annual Levy Tax
(Renewal of Current Levy)
Question 1
Annual Levy Tax
(Increase to Current Levy)
Question 2
Total Annual Levy Tax
(Renewal + Increase)
(Question 1 +Question 2)
Total MonthlyLevy Tax
(Renewal + Increase)
100,000 $70.58 $76.48 $147.06 $12.26
125,000 $88.22 $95.60 $183.82 $15.32
150,000 $105.87 $114.72 $220.59 $18.38
175,000 $123.51 $133.84 $257.35 $21.45
200,000 $141.16 $152.96 $294.12 $24.51
250,000 $176.44 $191.20 $367.64 $30.64
What Will be the Total Cost to Taxpayers with Approval of Both
Questions ? Voting “Yes” to Renew and Increase the Levy
What Would an Increase of $364.05/pupil Mean with Regard to
Revenue for the District?
Would increase revenue annually by $506,226.09
The taxpayer would be responsible for $294,089.27
The state would be responsible for $212,136.82 or 42%
What Does a Vote of “Yes” to Both Questions 1 and 2 Mean With
Regard to Revenue?
Taxpayers would pay : $565,478.60
State aid would be: $407,899.40 (42%)
What Does a Vote of “Yes” to Both Questions 1 and 2 Mean With
Regard to Revenue?The total operating levy would be: $700 per pupil
The total annual revenue would be: $973,378
Operating Levies Currently in Place in Area Districts
Ely $900 per pupil
Chisholm $876 per pupil
Virginia $800 per pupil
Hibbing $656 per pupil
Mountain Iron-Buhl $563 per pupil
Eveleth-Gilbert $335 per pupil
Mesabi East Currently has no operating levy in place but will be asking
their voters to approve a $700 per pupil levy this Fall
Revenues: Local, State, FederalComparison of % of Local Revenue
District Name Local % State % Federal %Mesabi East 43.84% 47.48% 8.68%Hibbing 34.89% 53.98% 11.13%Mountain Iron-Buhl
33.64% 52.60% 13.76%
Ely 30.26% 56.91% 12.83%Chisholm 29.61% 57.99% 12.40%Virginia 27.52% 59.41% 13.07%Eveleth-Gilbert 22.18% 63.82% 14.00%
Enrollment HistoryAverage Daily Membership
• Enrollment in 2001-2002: 1,514
• Current Enrollment: 1,180
Enrollment has declined
by 335 students
since 2001-2002
Enrollment HistoryAverage Daily Membership
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Reduction History2009-2010
Reduced $1.3 million-
Reduction of teachers and support personnel; resulted in increased class sizes for elementary and secondary
Reduction of elementary specialists
In 2007-2008 the district had 91.14 FTE licensed staff – this was reduced to 81.35 FTE in 2009-2010
Reduction History2010-2011
Reduced $550,778
Reduction of teachers; resulted in additional increases to secondary class sizes: 70.85 FTE licensed staff
Reduction History2011-2012
Reduced $378,778
Delayed the purchase of textbooks, athletic uniforms, a bus, and suburban
The Board of Education made a decision to deficit spend approximately $400,000 so as not to reduce programs or positions
Which would result in increased class sizes: 73.98 FTE licensed staff
Priorities with Passage of the Levy
Priorities with Voter Approval of Question 1
• Maintain elementary class sizes• Maintain elementary specialists• Purchase curriculum materials
K-12 • Preserve as many electives in
grades 7-12 as funding allows• Balance the district’s budget
Passage of only Question 1 will not provide adequate
funding to support all current academic and extra-curricular programs. It will not provide adequate funding to maintain
current class sizes across all grades K-12. Reductions in
programs will need tobe made.
Priorities with Passage of the Levy
Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2
• Where possible reduce elementary and secondary class sizes
• Maintain all day/every day kindergarten
• Increase elementary specialists – possibilities include computer technology instructor, science specialist, additional media time
• Provide tutorial help for K-3 students not reading at grade level
• Reinstate the 7-12 vocal music program
Passage of both Questions 1 and 2 will
allow the district to maintain current
programs, enhance the curriculum with additional
programs, reduce class sizes, and improve the
district’s future financial stability.
Priorities with Passage of the Levy
Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2
• Maintain/expand college in the school courses for high school
• Expand Foreign Language options for students in grades 8-12
• Maintain current extra-curricular activities
• Upgrade Technology• Expand the use of instructional
technology –iPad mobile labs• Balance the district’s budget
Passage of both Questions 1 and 2 will
allow the district to maintain current
programs, enhance the curriculum with additional
programs, reduce class sizes, and improve the
district’s future financial stability.
If the Levy Fails…..Impacted areas may include:
Programs : Reduction or elimination of academic and/or extra-curricular programs – including
reduction of 7-12 electives and reduction
in athletic and other academic extra-
curricular programs
Staff: Reduction of licensed and non-
licensed staff – including but not limited to:
Teaching Staff, Junior High Counselor, ADAPT Program,
Administration, Media Specialist, Network
Administrator
Possible closing of part of a building or a
complete building
Increased class sizes across all grade levels –exceeding 30 students
per class
We would be unable to maintain our current
technology infrastructure
This is a very critical vote. The outcome of the election
will determine programs and class sizes for the 2012-2013 school year. Be sure
to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
Who to Contact If you Have QuestionsMary Spang – Board Chair
218-290-5475 [email protected]
Keith Young – Vice Chair
218-741-5704 [email protected]
Kathryn Gritzmacher – Clerk
218-780-1839 [email protected]
Patty Babich – Director
218-744-4987 [email protected]
Adam Venne – Director
218-780-2682 [email protected]
Mona Putzel –Director
218-744-1558 [email protected]
Beth Collins Wedge – Director
218-290-2718 [email protected]
Deborah Hilde – Superintendent
218-744-7701 [email protected]
The Operating Referendum BallotSchool 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 2Approval 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 theNo 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.
EVELETH-GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“DEDICATED TO QUALITY LEARNING. TOGETHER WE CHALLENGE THE FUTURE”