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Why are these ballot questions important? ISD 728 BRIGHT STARS DAD Learners: Every learner, from early childhood to a graduating senior, deserves a DI D VO u comprehensive quality education. , 'YO U SD 728 is one of only 1 1 school districts in Minnesota to be selected by the College Board tOt'� Curriculum:These funds will allow a more timely renewal of educational resources (from for its Advanced Placement Honor Roll.�'I/V t •• • every ten years to every seven years). With continued and new funding we will be better able to integrate tomorrow's technology into present and future curriculum. » Elk River High School senior(2012) Anessa DeMers scored a perfect 36 on her ACT;she is one of only 700 (out of more than 1.6 million or one-tenth of one percent) students Funding: Without the revenue from these ballot questions,we will have to make reductions nationwide to achieve this significant milestone. Her sister, Mara, ERHS Class of 2010, also The 2011-12 ISD that will impact every classroom. achieved a perfect 36 on her ACT. Operating levies are 728 Annual Report » Phillip Knutson, a 2012 graduate of Elk River High School,was named a 2012 National approved by voters. Community:These ballot questions will provide funds not only for all learners, but for all of our provides: Merit Scholar. The majority of ISD communities.The research is substantial;quality schools positively impact their communities • A summary of with increased property values,safe neighborhoods and attractive places to raise families. » ISD 728 has two Science,Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs at Rogers 728 funding comes Elementary School and Salk Middle School.The Salk program is a two-time Minnesota district, school, from the state; What has ISD 728 done to manage tax dollars? Magnet School of Merit. student & staff however, state We have... » For the 2012-2013 school year, ISD 728 will implement a new math curriculum designed accomplishments >> Restructured regular school bus transportation, resulting in annual savings of$1 million. to help early childhood through 12th grade students to exceed state and national math funding has not kept standards and requirements. • District & System p ace with inflation. >> Implemented a voluntary retirement incentive plan to reduce salary expenditures with Accountability annual savings of more than$500,000. » ISD 728 met all of the federal No Child Left Behind Act requirements in 201 1 and was rated "Above Target" in all 38 of the reporting areas. Committee Goals • Achieved savings of$500,000 in the renewal of health insurance plans. » The ISD 728 201 1 third-party financial audit showed its business operations are "well • LOCaI, State & • Realized a 34 percent premium cost decrease in long-term disability insurance. managed and consistent with national accounting standards." The Association of National testing >> Negotiated a 23 percent cost decrease in life insurance premiums. >> The Association of School Business Officials International recognized the district's Finance results. School Business Office for its fourth consecutive Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Program Officials International >> Asked state lawmakers the past three years to pass legislation that would provide 2012 award. equitable funding to ISD 728. recognized ISD 728 >> Josh and Sam Gearou, representing Community Education, placed fifth in the National >> Reorganized administrative personnel cost to 3.41 percent of the budget; the state History Day contest. (Bottom right photo) with its fourth average is five percent. —II-- consecutive Certificate » In the past two years,the School Board has refinanced approximately$65 million in Capital 4 ¢„,•of Excellence in Appreciation Bonds,saving taxpayers approximately$4.5 million in interest over the lifetime Z,• • i of the bonds.This resulted in ISD 728 reducing its fax levy by 2.9 percent in 2011. How does ISD 728 compare in student ' z w .10,', ,`' Financial Reporting Q Program award in Where does our funding come from? achievement on state accountability tests? , 2012. Property Taxes ` Other Local NI ISD 728 STATE 201 1 -2012 IS° ”8 Federal Revenue Revenue 15% 3% 2% 100 81.6 To learn more visit: www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/ 80 68.8 75.4 1112AnnualReport State Revenue s1.s 1.7....,,,,,,80% 60 49.7 : , • 48.4 40 0 i I III I • X IMIIIMIMI/ ' i F - - -yam , MATH 3/i '.� „ .a. "''.. READING j i SCIENCE 4',,4 l- , .1 ""' i w MCA,MCA Modified and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills Math and reading results:2012;Science:2011 4 §,. I• I 404•41, 1