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ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT <br /> Why are these questions important? How much will these levies cost me? <br /> Learners: Every learner, from early childhood to a Question 1: Because Question 1 extends an expiring levy <br /> graduating senior, deserves a quality education. Without at the same dollar amount, it is not expected to cause any <br /> this funding, and despite our best efforts, our public school significant changes in property taxes. <br /> system will not be able to fully deliver what every learner <br /> deserves. Question 2: This is for a new levy;your taxes (commercial or <br /> residential) are based on your assessed property value. Here <br /> Curriculum: Ten years is too long for curriculum to be is a sample of the tax impact of Question 2. <br /> updated;we must shorten the cycle to increase the - <br /> knowledge our learners need to be competitive.Our district ASSESSED ANNUAL TAX MONTHLY TAX <br /> must be positioned to integrate tomorrow's technology into PROPERTY VALUE INCREASE INCREASE <br /> present and future curricula. $150,000 $164 $13.67 <br /> Funding: Without passage of these questions,we will be $200,000 $219 $18.25 <br /> unable to provide the comprehensive, quality education $250,000 $273 $22.75 <br /> every learner deserves. We will have no other choice than to $300,000 $328 $27.33 <br /> make reductions that will impact every classroom. <br /> Use our website to specifically calculate your taxes. <br /> Community: Passage of these questions benefits <br /> not only all learners, but all of our communities.The How is ISD 728 fiscally responsible? <br /> research is substantial; quality schools positively impact <br /> their communities with increased property values, safe We have... <br /> neighborhoods and attractive places to raise families. » Restructured regular school bus transportation, resulting in <br /> annual savings of$1 million. <br /> How does ISD 728 compare in funding? >> Implemented a voluntary retirement incentive plan to <br /> reduce salary expenditures with annual savings of more <br /> vi-i-. .,, GENERAL FUND REVENUE PER STUDENT than$500,000. <br /> #1 funded school district $1,446 ;:'etro avers•, $11,291 » Achieved a savings of$500,000 in the renewal of health <br /> metro average $1,251 state average!, $ 538 insurance plans. <br /> >> Realized a 34 percent premium cost decrease in long- <br /> $648 _ .728 $ term disability insurance. <br /> $0 $500 $1,000 $1.500 02.000 $0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 510,000 012.000 <br /> » Negotiated a 23 percent cost decrease in life insurance <br /> premiums. <br /> How does ISD 728 compare in student „ Asked state lawmakers the past three years to pass <br /> achievement (MCA proficiency rates)? legislation that would provide equitable funding to <br /> ISD 728. <br /> • ISD 728 STATE » Reorganized administrative personnel cost to 3.41%of the <br /> 100 budget; the state average is 5%. <br /> 81.6 <br /> 80 75.4 Our financial operations have been recognized at the <br /> 68.8 1 national and state levels and each independent audit has <br /> 61.3 verified sound business practices. <br /> 60 7.11 I 49.7 48.4 <br /> 40• What can you do? <br /> ■ al ,, • I • Make informed decisions November 6. � r . - <br /> 20 Learn the facts and share these with your �.'� <br /> Fq <br /> ■ ■ !f ■ family, friends and neighbors.Contact the �•[�;rj•,�r, F <br /> 0 ISD 728 Community Engagement Director -;*4 L <br /> MATH READING SCIENCE Charlie Blesener at charles.blesener@ 1 • U <br /> isd728.org or 763.241.3522,or your local + <br /> school principal for additional information. Scan the QR code <br /> for more informatio <br /> ?his fort shee,v,os created by the ISD 728 Communications and Marketing Departmen' <br /> Where can you get more information? <br />