Overview District Needs Facilities Improvements (Question #1) Technology Capital Project Levy (Question #2) Security & Technology Track & Tennis Repairs Remodeling & Interior Repairs Facilities Improvements 8% 9% Other Repairs 6% 9% 40% Roofing Exterior Wall Repairs 12% 15% Parking Lot & Road Repairs Why Two Separate Questions? Two different funding methods Question #1, sale of bonds to be paid over 20 year period Question #2, annual levy over 10 year period
Ballot Questions November 4, 2014 SAMPLE BALLOT Overview Note: Question #2 is contingent on the passage of Question #1
High School
High School Roofing Exterior masonry wall repair Parking lot and road repairs Replace damaged concrete sidewalks Window replacement Repair interior areas due to water damage Site drainage improvements Track reconstruction Tennis court repairs
High School Roof Leaking, March 10, 2014
High School Roof Leaking, March 10, 2014
Elementary School
Elementary School Bringing early childhood programs to the elementary school provides a seamless transition for students and opportunities for blended learning to help raise student achievement
Elementary School Roofing Remodeling at Elementary School to bring ECFE and ECSE programs on-site Exterior masonry wall repair Replace electrical switchboard Intercom Replacement
District-wide Security improvements Security cameras Access control systems Main entry and loading dock video intercom Asbestos abatement Repairs and maintenance at Day Treatment
Technology Technology Capital Project Levy would fund initiatives identified in the District s Technology Plan including: Replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, networks, and infrastructure Improved technology systems, integration, and related training Technology initiatives are essential to... Invest in technology to ensure quality of education into the future Better prepare our students for a technology-based world Improve student engagement and participation in the classroom Provide more self-directed and customized learning opportunities for students Stay on pace with area school districts and provide Minnewaska students the same opportunities
Technology Initiatives Technology integration and enhancement SMART boards in ALL classrooms PreK-12 1:1 mobile devices for ALL students K-12 by 2017 Fast/dependable network Improved community education access Safety/security upgrades Internet accessibility for ALL students Updated hardware and software Training and support Technology
e2020 5-Year Technology Plan Technology 2014-2015 Identified Integration Plan, Infrastructure, Teacher Devices, Staff Training & Policy Updates, Mobile Rollout Pilot (7-12 Science), Focused Applied and Technology Instruction 2015-2016 Infrastructure complete, Focused Curriculum Integration and Digital Student Life/Communication, as well as Mobile Rollout 2016-2017 Year 2 of Mobile Rollout - qualitative focus 2018-2019 Final Year Mobile Rollout - quantitative focus 2019-2020 Digital accessibility for ALL students
Question #1: Facilities Bond Issue Residential Homestead Agriculture (Non- Homestead) Estimated Market Value Annual Tax Increase $75,000 $11 $100,000 $18 $150,000 $32 $200,000 $46 $250,000 $60 $300,000 $74 One acre valued at $5,000 $1.28/acre Tax Impact Question #2: Technology Capital Project Levy Residential Homestead Agriculture (Non- Homestead) Estimated Market Value To see the tax impact for a specific residential, commercial or agriculture property, please visit the online tax calculator at www.ehlers-inc.com/custom/taxinformation/minnewaska or contact the District Office by phone at (320) 239-4820 Greg Schmidt - Superintendent gschmidt@minnewaska.k12.mn.us Annual Tax Increase $75,000 $6 $100,000 $10 $150,000 $18 $200,000 $25 $250,000 $33 $300,000 $41 One acre valued at $5,000 $.70/acre
Thank you for your interest For more information, please visit www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us/district/referendum_information/ Referendum handout Powerpoint Referendum Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Tax calculator for your specific property Review and Comment Letter from the Minnesota Department of Education e2020 5-Year Technology Plan Or contact the District Office Greg Schmidt - Superintendent E-mail: gschmidt@minnewaska.k12.mn.us Phone: (320) 239-4820