MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL REFERENDUM information THE PROPOSAL Revoke the district's current operating levy ($1,331.17) and replace it with a new operating levy authority ($1,911) for 10 years. This will be an increase of $579.83 per pupil. FARMLAND Will my farmland be tased? No. Operating levy taxes do not apply to agricultural land, buildings or seasonal recreational property (eg, cabins). Farmers will be taxed on their house, garige and one acre of land. THE REASONS Keep Class Sizes Small MLPS averages 38 students per grade. Instead of creating one large class, we divide that larger group into two smaller classrooms of 19 students cach. Students and families benefit from smaller class sizes. Hire and Retain Excellent Staff Additional funding allows us to hire experienced teachers and support staff who value working with our students and familles. Support Diversity Operating Referendum dollars meet the needs of our diverse student community. In the past two years, we've hired 4 full- time and 5 part-time teachers to support our diverse student groups. MLPS is higher than statewide averages in the following groups: *Total minority student groups (eg. Asian and Hispanic) *Special education students English language leamers Free and reduced price lunch students Keep Pace with Inflation Everything costs more these days (e. energy, transportation, utilities, food, manufacturing, construction, labor costs, etc). Examples of district cost increases include: FY21 Utilities Repairs Maintenance Fuel Costs for Operations FY23 $119.128 $160,283 $64,080 $295.520 $50,802 $130,331 Academics We use referendum funds to provide students with academic, elective and extra curricular programs including Lower class sizes *Special education teachers and paraprofessionals -English language leamer programs Extra high school elective programs Teachers with classroom experience *Safe and comfortable educational environment Athletic programs Technology Student support services (counseling, nursing, mental health) PROPERTY TAX What are the proposed property taxes? Market Value Replace with New Tax 100K 150K 200K Revoke Current Tax -$326.59 $489.89 -$653.18 Class Sizes *Larger class sizes Elective Programs Art Band Choir Agriculture education Athletic and Activities Programs *Coaches Assistants and helpen Events and contests Educational field trips +$487.27 +$730.91 +$974.55 IF IT FAILS If the School Board's request is not approved by the voters the following program reductions or cuts may be necessary: Annual Increase VOTING The vote will take place- Tuesday, Nov. 7 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Mountain Lake Community Center 1027 2nd Avenue, Mountain Lake Chad Pedersen Tom Fast $160.68 $241.02 $321.37 Julie Brugman Pam Hoek Chad Eken Matt Gor Audi Nickel Student Support Services Counseling Nuning *Mental health Miscellaneous Reductions Curriculum Technology 8:00 am to 3:30 pm., Monday through Friday Mt. Lake Public School District Office (Closed October 19 & 20) Chair Vice-Chair Clerk Monthly Increase Administration Classroom paraprofessionals Office staff ABSENTEE VOTING Absentee voting takes place- September 22 to November 6 $13.39 $20.09 $26.78 For more information... Contact the district superintendent, Bill Strom (referendum@isd173.org) or any of the following School Board members: referendum@isd173.org referendum@isd173.org referendum@isd173.org PAID ADVERTISEMENT Treasurer referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL REFERENDUM information THE PROPOSAL Revoke the district's current operating levy ( $ 1,331.17 ) and replace it with a new operating levy authority ( $ 1,911 ) for 10 years . This will be an increase of $ 579.83 per pupil . FARMLAND Will my farmland be tased ? No. Operating levy taxes do not apply to agricultural land , buildings or seasonal recreational property ( eg , cabins ) . Farmers will be taxed on their house , garige and one acre of land . THE REASONS Keep Class Sizes Small MLPS averages 38 students per grade . Instead of creating one large class , we divide that larger group into two smaller classrooms of 19 students cach . Students and families benefit from smaller class sizes . Hire and Retain Excellent Staff Additional funding allows us to hire experienced teachers and support staff who value working with our students and familles . Support Diversity Operating Referendum dollars meet the needs of our diverse student community . In the past two years , we've hired 4 full time and 5 part - time teachers to support our diverse student groups . MLPS is higher than statewide averages in the following groups : * Total minority student groups ( eg . Asian and Hispanic ) * Special education students English language leamers Free and reduced price lunch students Keep Pace with Inflation Everything costs more these days ( e . energy , transportation , utilities , food , manufacturing , construction , labor costs , etc ) . Examples of district cost increases include : FY21 Utilities Repairs Maintenance Fuel Costs for Operations FY23 $ 119.128 $ 160,283 $ 64,080 $ 295.520 $ 50,802 $ 130,331 Academics We use referendum funds to provide students with academic , elective and extra curricular programs including Lower class sizes * Special education teachers and paraprofessionals -English language leamer programs Extra high school elective programs Teachers with classroom experience * Safe and comfortable educational environment Athletic programs Technology Student support services ( counseling , nursing , mental health ) PROPERTY TAX What are the proposed property taxes ? Market Value Replace with New Tax 100K 150K 200K Revoke Current Tax - $ 326.59 $ 489.89 - $ 653.18 Class Sizes * Larger class sizes Elective Programs Art Band Choir Agriculture education Athletic and Activities Programs * Coaches Assistants and helpen Events and contests Educational field trips + $ 487.27 + $ 730.91 + $ 974.55 IF IT FAILS If the School Board's request is not approved by the voters the following program reductions or cuts may be necessary : Annual Increase VOTING The vote will take place Tuesday , Nov. 7 4:00 p.m . to 8:00 p.m . Mountain Lake Community Center 1027 2nd Avenue , Mountain Lake Chad Pedersen Tom Fast $ 160.68 $ 241.02 $ 321.37 Julie Brugman Pam Hoek Chad Eken Matt Gor Audi Nickel Student Support Services Counseling Nuning * Mental health Miscellaneous Reductions Curriculum Technology 8:00 am to 3:30 pm . , Monday through Friday Mt. Lake Public School District Office ( Closed October 19 & 20 ) Chair Vice - Chair Clerk Monthly Increase Administration Classroom paraprofessionals Office staff ABSENTEE VOTING Absentee voting takes place September 22 to November 6 $ 13.39 $ 20.09 $ 26.78 For more information ... Contact the district superintendent , Bill Strom ( referendum@isd173.org ) or any of the following School Board members : referendum@isd173.org referendum@isd173.org referendum@isd173.org PAID ADVERTISEMENT Treasurer referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org Director referendum@isd173.org