E-G Operating Levy Presentation

EVELETH-GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“DEDICATED TO QUALITY LEARNING. TOGETHER WE CHALLENGE THE FUTURE”

“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.

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 revenueAnswering “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


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


(Question 1 +Question 2)

Total MonthlyLevy Tax


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?The total operating levy would be: $700 per pupil

The total annual revenue would be: $973,378

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%)

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 pupilMesabi 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 has declined

by 335 students since

2001-2002

•Enrollment in 2001-2002: 1,514•Current Enrollment: 1,180

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


Reduced $550,778

Reduction of teachers; resulted in additional increases to secondary class sizes: 70.85 FTE licensed staff


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

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 to

be made.

• 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


Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2

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.

• 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


Priorities with Voter Approval of Both Questions 1 and 2

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.

• 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

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


Kathryn Gritzmacher – Clerk


Patty Babich – Director


Adam Venne – Director


Mona Putzel –Director


Beth Collins Wedge – Director


Deborah Hilde – Superintendent


mailto:[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”