Byron Public Schools - Operating Levy 2010

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OPERATING REFERENDUMBYRON SCHOOL DISTRICTNOVEMBER 2, 2010 : 

OPERATING REFERENDUMBYRON SCHOOL DISTRICTNOVEMBER 2, 2010

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The Promise of American Public Education

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Challenges Celebrations Choices

What has Byron School District already done? : 

Reduced 2009/2010, 2010/2011 budgets by approximately $1,000,000 What has Byron School District already done?

Increased Class Sizes 2-12 2001 – 2008-09 2009-10, 2010-11Previous Class Sizes Current Class Sizes 6.35% Increase : 

Increased Class Sizes 2-12 2001 – 2008-09 2009-10, 2010-11Previous Class Sizes Current Class Sizes 6.35% Increase K – 1:20 1-3 – 1:22 2-3 1:23 4-6 - 1:25 4-6 1:28 7-8 - 1:30 7-8 1:32 9-12 – Minimum 10 9-12 – Minimum 15 Maximum 30-32 Maximum 35

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Eliminated 2.5 teacher positions, reduced overloads, and a part-time custodian Reduced textbook and instructional supplies budgets Reduced in town bus pick ups. All departments made reductions Teachers gave back 50% of staff development dollars

Reduced 2010-2011 Budget by $500,000 : 

Reduced 2010-2011 Budget by $500,000 Reduced staffing by .93 FTE (.25 FTE Custodian) (.68 FTE Teachers) Reduced Staff Development budget by an additional $25,000 Reduced textbook and instructional supply budgets by an additional $75,000 Dropped Chinese class and moved the Spain trip to Community Education

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Reduced technology and operational budgets by $112,750 Reduced extra-curricular budget by $21,600 Payroll savings from retirements and resignations

2010-2011 Revenue Budget Increases : 

2010-2011 Revenue Budget Increases Charge fee for CLEP test Increase admission fees adults, seniors and students Increase extra-curricular participation fees by 25%

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Add fees for fine arts/academic activities Increase activity pass fee Increase facility use fees

HOW ARE BYRON STUDENTS PK-12 DOING? : 

HOW ARE BYRON STUDENTS PK-12 DOING? MCA II’s Math, Reading, Writing, Science Graduation rate AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) ACT’s Expanded learning opportunities

Operating ReferendumNow $126.10 per pupil unit10 yearsExpires tax year 2011 : 

Operating ReferendumNow $126.10 per pupil unit10 yearsExpires tax year 2011

State Average Operating Referendums $869.64 per pupil unit : 

FY 2011 State Average Operating Referendums $869.64 per pupil unit

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State funding has not kept up with CPI (average 0.75% over four years) Six year budget challenge 2011-2017 Coming out slowly from recession Education Jobs Dollars (one time money) Challenges

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How does our community continue to provide a 21st century education to Byron Students? Our Challenge:

ChoicesByron School Board’s Proposal:Question: November 2, 2010OPERATING REFERENDUM : 

$450 per pupil unit Revoke $126.10 per pupil unit Increase $323.90 per pupil unit ChoicesByron School Board’s Proposal:Question: November 2, 2010OPERATING REFERENDUM

Existing Operating Referendum is not generating enough revenue to cover costs. : 

Existing Operating Referendum is not generating enough revenue to cover costs.

WHAT WILL THIS MEAN FOR BYRON SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS? : 

WHAT WILL THIS MEAN FOR BYRON SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS? $580,219 additional dollars per year 6 years FY 12-FY 17

EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING REFERENDUM : 

EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING REFERENDUM Maintain current educational and co-curricular programs Maintain reading and math intervention programs, elementary, middle, high schools Keep district financially stable Offset budget deficit spending

EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING REFERENDUM : 

EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING REFERENDUM Textbooks and instructional materials/supplies If possible, restore 2008-2009 class sizes, grades 2-12

Operating Referendum Fails : 

Operating Referendum Fails

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Class sizes if referendum fails K 1:21 1 1:23 2-3 1:24 4-6 1:30 7-8 1:34 9-12 Minimum 18 Maximum 38 6.65% Increase

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Reduce extra-curricular activities District-wide staff cuts Eliminate some elective classes Eliminate some reading and math intervention programs

AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY : 

AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE, GARAGE AND ONE ACRE.

Estimated Tax Impact Table for 2011 Proposed Operating Referendum Residential and Commercial-Industrial Property : 

Estimated Tax Impact Table for 2011 Proposed Operating Referendum Residential and Commercial-Industrial Property

POLLING LOCATIONSRegular Election Places : 

POLLING LOCATIONSRegular Election Places 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Challenging Times : 

Our Children Are The Future Challenging Times

Minnesota Property Tax Refund : 

Adjusted gross income $98,290 (in 2009) or less Up to 80% of the amount of the property tax increase Minnesota Property Tax Refund

Special Property Tax : 

Total property taxes increase by more than 12% and more than $100 Special Property Tax No income limit

Deductibility of Property Taxes for State and Federal Income Taxes : 

Deductibility of Property Taxes for State and Federal Income Taxes Itemize deductions for federal income taxes Reduce your income tax liability

Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral (65 years or up) : 

Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral (65 years or up) Household incomes of $60,000 or less Must have owned or occupied homestead for the last 15 years Maximum amount of property tax you pay to 3% of your total household income