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Are the bond referendum projects "needs" or "wants"? • Each project included in the bond referendum addresses a different need in the district. • The new school and the classroom additions will provide additional space as our enrollment increases. • The other facilities included in the referendum address the need for additional activity space. • As enrollment grows, there is more demand for athletic and fine arts facilities. Without the appropriate facilities, we would not be able to offer students equitable opportunities throughout the district. What will the referendum cost taxpayers? • For the operating levy in question #1 (for general operations of the district), the owners of a house valued at $200,000 will see a tax increase of about $9.75 per month or $117 for the first year. • For the bond referendum in question #2 (for facility construction and renovation), the tax increase on a $200,000 home will be about $1.37 per month or about $16.44 for the first year. • If both questions are approved, the total tax increase on a $200,000 house will be $11.12 per month or $133.44 per year. • The cost of taxpayers should decrease each year thereafter. What if the referendum questions are not approved? The board will consider the following actions if question #1 is not approved: • Eliminate teaching, administrative and other positions throughout the district, which may result in larger class sizes, reduction or .elimination of programs, closing of schools and boundary changes • Increase fees for participation in activities • Decrease number of athletic activities offered at the high school level • Decrease elective courses at high school level • Reduce or eliminate program specialists (art, music, etc.) at the elementary level • Further reduce school supply budgets The board will consider the following actions if question #2 is not approved: • Lease additional portable classrooms to accommodate increase in student enrollment • Shift attendance boundaries to balance enrollment For more information about the district's referendum proposals, go to the district's web site at ~ ~~ ~°.°P~rwRti%er.~~~;~.~~n~e}~~, email Bob Noyed, assistant to the superintendent for community relations, h~~~-~~~5~:~a'14~?~~er9i~'~2,~aa~.~s, or call the community relations office at 763-241-3419. Prepared and paid for by Elk River Area School District, 327 King Avenue, Ell: River MN 55330. This publication is not circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question.