What Is the F t eWhat Is the F t eWhat Is the Future What Is the Future of theof theof theof the

Parkers PrairieParkers PrairieParkers Prairie Parkers Prairie School District?School District?School District?School District?

April 14 2008April 14 2008April 14, 2008 April 14, 2008

Our IntentOur IntentOur IntentOur Intent

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AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda

Reasons to CelebrateReasons to CelebrateReasons to CelebrateReasons to CelebrateBudget and Statutory Operating DebtBudget and Statutory Operating DebtDeclining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentEnrollment and Staffing PatternsEnrollment and Staffing PatternsI t f O E ll tI t f O E ll tImportance of Open EnrollmentImportance of Open EnrollmentFixed and Increasing CostsFixed and Increasing CostsActivitiesActivitiesTax ImpactTax Impact

Why are you here?Why are you here?Why are you here?Why are you here?

52% 11 I want to show support for the schoolI want to show support for the school5%

52% 1.1. I want to show support for the school.I want to show support for the school.2.2. I have questions.I have questions.

I’ d b t “ t ”I’ d b t “ t ”23%

21% 3.3. I’m concerned about “cuts”.I’m concerned about “cuts”.4.4. I’m concerned about increasing taxes. I’m concerned about increasing taxes.

Did you vote in the last election?Did you vote in the last election?Did you vote in the last election?Did you vote in the last election?

11 YesYes82%

1.1. YesYes2.2. NoNo

18%

Yes No

We know these are tough We know these are tough economic times buteconomic times buteconomic times, but…economic times, but…

You’ve given us the responsibility to take You’ve given us the responsibility to take care of your school districtcare of your school districtcare of your school district . . . care of your school district . . .

W ll h ibilit t kidW ll h ibilit t kidWe all have a responsibility to our kids.We all have a responsibility to our kids.

Comparison SchoolsComparison SchoolsComparison SchoolsComparison Schools

20 Minnesota School Districts20 Minnesota School Districts

K K –– 12 Enrollments of 500 12 Enrollments of 500 –– 600 600

Parkers Prairie is currently 553Parkers Prairie is currently 553Parkers Prairie is currently 553Parkers Prairie is currently 553

Reasons to CelebrateReasons to CelebrateReasons to Celebrate Reasons to Celebrate

Small SchoolSmall School -- Big FamilyBig FamilySmall School Small School Big FamilyBig Family

Early Childhood ProgramsEarly Childhood ProgramsEarly Childhood Programs Early Childhood Programs

All Day Everyday KindergartenAll Day Everyday KindergartenAll Day Everyday KindergartenAll Day Everyday Kindergarten

Focus on Early LiteracyFocus on Early LiteracyFocus on Early LiteracyFocus on Early Literacy

RtI RtI –– Insuring that Resources Insuring that Resources d ffd ffare Aimed at Effective Practicesare Aimed at Effective Practices

Committed and Caring StaffCommitted and Caring StaffCommitted and Caring StaffCommitted and Caring Staff

Middle School ModelMiddle School Modeland 5/6 Combination Classand 5/6 Combination Class

Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service Community Service

Reaching Across GenerationsReaching Across GenerationsReaching Across GenerationsReaching Across Generations

NWEA:NWEA:Assessment that InformsAssessment that InformsAssessment that Informs Assessment that Informs

InstructionInstruction

A Community Gathering PlaceA Community Gathering PlaceA Community Gathering PlaceA Community Gathering Place

Community events held so far this Community events held so far this h lh lyear at the elementary . . .year at the elementary . . .

11 595963%

1.1. 59592.2. 114114

2202203.3. 220220

15%22%

NOT including school sponsored events.

59 114

220

Family InvolvementFamily InvolvementFamily InvolvementFamily Involvement

Commitment to Core AcademicsCommitment to Core AcademicsCommitment to Core AcademicsCommitment to Core Academics

Inquiry Based ProgramsInquiry Based ProgramsInquiry Based ProgramsInquiry Based Programs

Technology to Prepare Technology to Prepare d f hd f hStudents for the FutureStudents for the Future

Daily Independent ReadingDaily Independent ReadingDaily Independent ReadingDaily Independent Reading

Visual ArtsVisual ArtsVisual ArtsVisual Arts

Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts

MusicMusicMusicMusic

Foreign LanguageForeign LanguageForeign LanguageForeign Language

HandsHands--On LearningOn LearningHandsHands On LearningOn Learning

Skills for Real LifeSkills for Real LifeSkills for Real LifeSkills for Real Life

Preparation for PostPreparation for Post--SecondarySecondaryPreparation for PostPreparation for Post SecondarySecondary

The Challenges We Face . . . The Challenges We Face . . .

Difficult choices . . .Difficult choices . . .Difficult choices . . .Difficult choices . . .

ReferendumReferendum

Enter S.O.D. (Statutory Operating Debt)Enter S.O.D. (Statutory Operating Debt)

Balanced Budget/Compromised ProgramsBalanced Budget/Compromised ProgramsBalanced Budget/Compromised ProgramsBalanced Budget/Compromised Programs

What is S O D anyway?What is S O D anyway?What is S.O.D., anyway?What is S.O.D., anyway?

Statutory Operating DebtStatutory Operating DebtStatutory Operating DebtStatutory Operating Debt

N ti b l f 2 5% f U dN ti b l f 2 5% f U dNegative balance of 2.5% of Unreserved Negative balance of 2.5% of Unreserved General Fund General Fund

-- $106,702 $106,702 $ ,$ ,

Approved BudgetApproved BudgetApproved Budget Approved Budget 20072007--20082008

Expenditures exceeding Revenues by Expenditures exceeding Revenues by

--$131,000$131,000

Use of Funds 2007Use of Funds 2007--20082008

General FundGeneral Fund $ 5,183,230 $ 5,183,230 $ , ,$ , ,

Food ServiceFood Service $ 216,333$ 216,333

Community Community EducationEducation

$ 108,125$ 108,125EducationEducationDebt ServiceDebt Service $ 421,407$ 421,407

Total Total $5,929,095$5,929,095

20072007 2008200820072007--2008 2008 School Board ApprovedSchool Board ApprovedppppGeneral Fund BudgetGeneral Fund Budget

Use of General Fund 2007Use of General Fund 2007--20082008Regular InstructionRegular Instruction-- $1 182 261$1 182 261ggElementaryElementary

$1,182,261$1,182,261Regular Instruction Regular Instruction ––SecondarySecondary

$1,340,319$1,340,319yy

Special EducationSpecial Education $ 797,666$ 797,666Administrative, Business Administrative, Business S i d B d f EdS i d B d f Ed

$ 424,801$ 424,801Services, and Board of Ed. Services, and Board of Ed.

$ 424,801$ 424,801TransportationTransportation $ 433,366$ 433,366Operations MaintenanceOperations Maintenance $ 445 810$ 445 810Operations, MaintenanceOperations, Maintenance $ 445,810$ 445,810Capital Outlay Capital Outlay $ 204,394$ 204,394ActivitiesActivities $ 216,903 $ 216,903 (Prior to Revenue Offset)(Prior to Revenue Offset)

OtherOther $ 137,710$ 137,710TotalTotal $5,183,230$5,183,230Expenditures vs. RevenueExpenditures vs. Revenue $ $ --131,000131,000

Elementary Regular InstructionElementary Regular Instruction

KindergartenKindergarten $ 76,229$ 76,22911--6 Basic Instruction6 Basic Instruction $759,719$759,719Physical EducationPhysical Education $ 59,103$ 59,103MusicMusic $ 32,406$ 32,406LibraryLibrary $ 37,240$ 37,240LibraryLibrary $ 37,240$ 37,240BandBand $ 18,971$ 18,971ScienceScience $ 3 772$ 3 772ScienceScience $ 3,772$ 3,772Foreign LanguageForeign Language $ 3,558$ 3,558A tA t $ 4 011$ 4 011ArtArt $ 4,011$ 4,011Computer ScienceComputer Science $ 3,128$ 3,128

Secondary Regular EducationSecondary Regular Education

MathMath $103,974$103,974 Language Language ArtsArts

$166,401$166,401ArtsArts

ScienceScience $131,606$131,606 Social Social StudiesStudies

$116,073$116,073

HealthHealth $ 17,807$ 17,807 ArtArt $ 70,647$ 70,647

PhysicalPhysical $ 43,224$ 43,224 IndustrialIndustrial $ 54,306$ 54,306Physical Physical EducationEducation

$ 43,224$ 43,224 Industrial Industrial ArtsArts

$ 54,306$ 54,306

Computer Computer ii

$115,868$115,868 Agriculture Agriculture d id i

$ 67,993$ 67,993ScienceScience EducationEducationInstrumentalInstrumentalMusicMusic

$ 42,130$ 42,130 Foreign Foreign LanguageLanguage

$ 54,940$ 54,940MusicMusic LanguageLanguage

Vocal MusicVocal Music $ 34,506$ 34,506

Unreserved Fund BalanceUnreserved Fund BalanceUnreserved Fund BalanceUnreserved Fund BalanceAudited Fund Balance for 2006Audited Fund Balance for 2006--2007 2007

$265,000$265,000

Projected Budget Deficit for 2007Projected Budget Deficit for 2007--20082008

--$131,000$131,000

Projected Audited Fund Balance for 2007Projected Audited Fund Balance for 2007--20082008

$134,000$134,000

The Road to S.O.D.The Road to S.O.D.$350,000

$265 000$265,000

$134 000$134,000

UnreservedGeneral Fund

-$66,000

2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

General FundBalance

S.O.D. $66,000

-106702

-$266,000

Projections based on current funding and enrollment patterns.

Consequences of S O DConsequences of S O DConsequences of S.O.D.Consequences of S.O.D.

Excessive borrowing of money to cash flow Excessive borrowing of money to cash flow the district’s monthly expendituresthe district’s monthly expendituresy py p

Dollars go toward interest instead of studentsDollars go toward interest instead of studentsDollars go toward interest instead of students Dollars go toward interest instead of students and programsand programs

State Mandated Plan of RecoveryState Mandated Plan of Recovery

Minnesota Department of Education, March 18,2008

Minnesota Department of Education, March 18,2008

Minnesota Department of Education, March 18,2008

Questions about Budget/S.O.D? Questions about Budget/S.O.D?

78%1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

8%

78%2.2. I don’t understand the information. I don’t understand the information.

8%3.3. I don’t agree with the information. I don’t agree with the information.

14%

Declining EnrollmentDeclining Enrollment

State Foundation Aid FormulaState Foundation Aid FormulaState Foundation Aid FormulaState Foundation Aid Formula

Kindergarten Kindergarten –– $3,105$3,105

11--3 3 -- $5,658$5,658

44--6 6 -- $5,378$5,378

77--12 12 -- $6,596$6,596

Declining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentDeclining EnrollmentSchool School K K -- 66 DecreaseDecrease 77--12 12 DecreaseDecrease Total Total YearYear DecreaseDecrease

0606--0707 261261 3153150707--0808 258258 --33 292292 --2323 --2626

0808--0909 258258 00 285285 --77 --77258258 00 285285 77 77

0909--1010 257257 --11 266266 --1919 --2020

1010-- 1111 253253 --44 260260 --66 --44

1111-- 1212 251251 --22 242242 --1818 --221111 1212 251251 22 242242 1818 22

When we have When we have

1 less student1 less studentattend for their 13 years (Kattend for their 13 years (K--12) 12)

$ 8$ 8$75,789$75,789$ ,$ ,less comes into our district. less comes into our district.

(Using 2007(Using 2007--2008 Figures) 2008 Figures)

This year we have This year we have yy26 fewer students than 26 fewer students than

last year!last year!

Cumulative Implications of Cumulative Implications of Declining EnrollmentDeclining Enrollmentec g o e tec g o e t

0707--0808 0808--0909 0909--1010 1010--1111 1111--1212

5 Year 5 Year LossLoss

167,842167,842 167,842167,842 167,842167,842 167,842167,842 167,842167,842

4 Year4 Year 46,17246,172 46,17246,172 46,17246,172 46,17246,1724 Year 4 Year LossLoss

46,17246,172 46,17246,172 46,17246,172 46,17246,172

3 Year 3 Year LossLoss

130,702130,702 130,702130,702 130,702130,702LossLoss

2 Year 2 Year LossLoss

61,08861,088 61,08861,088

1 Y1 Y 129 484129 4841 Year 1 Year LossLoss

129,484129,484

Total Total 167,842 +167,842 + 214,014 +214,014 + 344,716 +344,716 + 405,804 +405,804 + 535,288535,288$$ Lost$$ Lost

Total Net Revenue Loss Over 5 Years = $1,667,664

Total Net Revenue Loss Over 5 Years =Total Net Revenue Loss Over 5 Years

$1,667,664$1,667,664

New $$ Over 5 Years HAD the 2007 Referendum Passed=

$1,175,606

Difference =

( $492 058)(-$492,058)

Questions about Questions about Declining Enrollment?Declining Enrollment?Declining Enrollment? Declining Enrollment?

79%1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

7%

79%2.2. I don’t understand the information. I don’t understand the information.

7%3.3. I don’t agree with the information. I don’t agree with the information.

14%

Enrollment and Staffing PatternsEnrollment and Staffing Patterns

As enrollment drops, can’t we As enrollment drops, can’t we k dk dmake more reductions?make more reductions?

Yes To a certain pointYes To a certain pointYes. To a certain point.Yes. To a certain point.

Projected 2008Projected 2008--2009 2009 Elementary Class SizesElementary Class SizesKK 11 22 33 44 55 66

1 1 SectionSection

3232 3838 3636 3838 4040 3535 3636

2 2 SectionsSections

1616 1919 1818 1919 2020 17.517.5 1818

66thth Grade Class of 24 StudentsGrade Class of 24 Students66 Grade Class of 24 StudentsGrade Class of 24 StudentsFixed Costs:Fixed Costs:–– TeacherTeacher–– HeatHeat–– ElectricityElectricity–– TransportationTransportation

M i tM i t–– MaintenanceMaintenance

66thth Grade Class of 20 StudentsGrade Class of 20 Students66 Grade Class of 20 StudentsGrade Class of 20 Students

Fixed Costs:Fixed Costs:ed Costsed Costs–– TeacherTeacher–– HeatHeat–– ElectricityElectricity–– TransportationTransportation–– MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance

$ 21,512 less in$ 21,512 less in$ 21,512 less in $ 21,512 less in State Revenue State Revenue from Class of 24from Class of 24

66thth Grade Class of 16 StudentsGrade Class of 16 Students66 Grade Class of 16 StudentsGrade Class of 16 Students

Fixed Costs:Fixed Costs:ed Costsed Costs–– TeacherTeacher–– HeatHeat–– ElectricityElectricity–– TransportationTransportation–– MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance

$ 43,024 less in$ 43,024 less in$ 43,024 less in $ 43,024 less in State Revenue State Revenue from Class of 24from Class of 24

Staff Reductions over TimeStaff Reductions over TimeStaff Reductions over TimeStaff Reductions over Time

StudentsStudents TeachersTeachersStudentsStudents TeachersTeachers

19781978 749749 5757

19881988 595595 4545

19981998 655655 4747

20082008 553553 4141

Why do we need so many “aides”?Why do we need so many “aides”?Why do we need so many aides ? Why do we need so many aides ?

Special Education ParaprofessionalsSpecial Education ParaprofessionalsSpecial Education ParaprofessionalsSpecial Education Paraprofessionals–– Hired in direct proportion to needs/time on IEPsHired in direct proportion to needs/time on IEPs

Inclusion and “Least Restrictive Environment”Inclusion and “Least Restrictive Environment”–– Inclusion and Least Restrictive EnvironmentInclusion and Least Restrictive Environment–– State $$ pay 68% of wagesState $$ pay 68% of wages

Title I Para Title I Para –– Replaced Title I TeacherReplaced Title I Teacher–– Paid with Federal Title I fundsPaid with Federal Title I funds

Questions about Questions about Enrollment and Staffing?Enrollment and Staffing?Enrollment and Staffing? Enrollment and Staffing?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information85%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information2%

2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information13%

3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

Why not just balance the budget?Why not just balance the budget?Why not just balance the budget? Why not just balance the budget?

To balance the budget we would need toTo balance the budget we would need toTo balance the budget we would need to To balance the budget we would need to significantly compromise the quality of significantly compromise the quality of education we offer our studentseducation we offer our studentseducation we offer our students. education we offer our students.

Th i iti l i t b d hi hTh i iti l i t b d hi hThere is a critical point, beyond which, There is a critical point, beyond which, further significant reductions make quality further significant reductions make quality d ti i ibld ti i ibl W b liW b lieducation impossible. education impossible. We believe we We believe we

are nearing that point. are nearing that point.

When programs and quality are When programs and quality are i d l i ki d l i kcompromised we also risk: compromised we also risk:

Open enrollment students choosing to leave Open enrollment students choosing to leave . . . taking their $$ with them.. . . taking their $$ with them.

Our own students choosing to open enrollOur own students choosing to open enrollOur own students choosing to open enroll Our own students choosing to open enroll elsewhere. . . taking their $$ with them. elsewhere. . . taking their $$ with them.

Why do we focus so muchWhy do we focus so muchWhy do we focus so much Why do we focus so much attention on attention on OPEN ENROLLMENTOPEN ENROLLMENT

t dent n ?t dent n ?students, anyway? students, anyway?

In the State of Minnesota, every In the State of Minnesota, every , y, ystudent has the right to choose to student has the right to choose to

open enroll to another districtopen enroll to another districtopen enroll to another district.open enroll to another district.

1.1. TrueTrue92%

2.2. FalseFalse

8%

Tru

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Fal

se

Open Enrollment Numbers This YearOpen Enrollment Numbers This YearOpen Enrollment Numbers This YearOpen Enrollment Numbers This Year

77 Net Students this year77 Net Students this year77 Net Students this year77 Net Students this year14% of total enrollment14% of total enrollment

N l 1 i 7N l 1 i 7Nearly 1 in 7Nearly 1 in 7When I decided to come to Parkers Prairie, my state foundation aid followed me.

Amount of revenue generated Amount of revenue generated h h ll hih h ll hithrough open enrollment this year.through open enrollment this year.

70%11 47 63547 635 70%1.1. 47,63547,6352.2. 108,942108,942

476 354476 3543.3. 476,354476,3544.4. 842,229842,229

22%

3% 5%

47,63

5

108,9

42

476,3

54

842,2

29

Revenue from Open Enrollment Revenue from Open Enrollment e e ue o Ope o e te e ue o Ope o e t20072007--20082008

KK 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 1010 1111 1212

Net Net GainGain

22 44 44 -- 33 88 33 1616 33 1515 1010 33 66GainGain

$476 354$476 354Total Revenue = Total Revenue = $476,354$476,354

Students choose Parkers Prairie Students choose Parkers Prairie b fb fbecause of . . .because of . . .

Quality programsQuality programsQuality programsQuality programsSmaller class sizesSmaller class sizesV i t f l ff dV i t f l ff dVariety of classes offeredVariety of classes offeredCaring and dedicated staff Caring and dedicated staff GeographyGeographyParticipation in athletics and activitiesParticipation in athletics and activitiesParticipation in athletics and activitiesParticipation in athletics and activitiesOtherOther

We need families to continue toWe need families to continue toWe need families to continue to We need families to continue to choose Parkers Prairie. choose Parkers Prairie. oo a aoo a a

Without a VIBRANT school thereWithout a VIBRANT school thereWithout a VIBRANT school there Without a VIBRANT school there cannot be a VIBRANT cannot be a VIBRANT

iicommunity. community.

Questions about Questions about Open Enrollment?Open Enrollment?Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information97%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information1%2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information2%3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

What fixed and increasing costs What fixed and increasing costs f d hf d hare we faced with?are we faced with?

EnergyEnergyEnergyEnergy

HeatHeatHeatHeatElectricityElectricity

What is the QZAB project?What is the QZAB project?What is the QZAB project?What is the QZAB project?

10 Year Interest Free Loan10 Year Interest Free LoanC it lC it lCapital Capital Inefficient boilers needed to be replacedInefficient boilers needed to be replacedNew equipment installed:New equipment installed:–– Energy EfficientEnergy EfficientEnergy Efficient Energy Efficient –– Dual Fuel / Off Peak Dual Fuel / Off Peak

QZAB Fuel Usage ReductionsQZAB Fuel Usage ReductionsQZAB Fuel Usage ReductionsQZAB Fuel Usage Reductions83

80

90

7070

80

Th d45

37 37

50

60 Thousandsof Gallons

37 37

30

40

Thousands15

10

20 Thousandsof $$

0

2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Electric Heat in March 2008Electric Heat in March 2008Following QZAB ConversionFollowing QZAB Conversion

Cost of Heating Cost of Heating with Electricitywith Electricity

$ 6,083.15$ 6,083.15with Electricitywith Electricity(238, 340 KWH)(238, 340 KWH)Cost Using FuelCost Using Fuel $19 897 88$19 897 88Cost Using FuelCost Using Fuel(7262 Gallons)(7262 Gallons)

$19,897.88$19,897.88

SavingsSavings $13,814.73$13,814.73

Wish you would have done a Wish you would have done a i il j f ?i il j f ?similar project a few years ago?similar project a few years ago?

11 YesYes 89%1.1. YesYes2.2. NoNo

11%

Yes No

Instructional SuppliesInstructional SuppliesInstructional SuppliesInstructional Supplies

In some cases, ourIn some cases, ourIn some cases, our In some cases, our students are currently students are currently using textbooks that using textbooks that are as much as 20+ are as much as 20+ years old. years old.

(Pictured is a 5(Pictured is a 5thth Grade Social Grade Social Studies book. Copyright 1987)Studies book. Copyright 1987)

TechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnology

Maintenance and RepairMaintenance and RepairMaintenance and RepairMaintenance and Repair

Furnishings and EquipmentFurnishings and EquipmentFurnishings and EquipmentFurnishings and Equipment

Phone SystemPhone System -- ProblemsProblemsPhone System Phone System ProblemsProblemsUnreliableUnreliableSafety ConcernsSafety ConcernsDropped callsDropped callsMessages lost in the systemMessages lost in the systemSounds on the lineSounds on the lineLines not available at key Lines not available at key timestimesLimited capabilitiesLimited capabilitiesAnalog SystemAnalog SystemReplacement parts no longer Replacement parts no longer availableavailable

Phone SystemPhone System -- ImprovementsImprovementsPhone System Phone System ImprovementsImprovementsReliable transfer of callsReliable transfer of callsElimination of dropped calls Elimination of dropped calls and lost messagesand lost messagesAccess to lines in and outAccess to lines in and outSafety FeaturesSafety Features–– Upgraded PA systemUpgraded PA system

Internal Caller IDInternal Caller IDConference CallsConference CallsWeather and other Weather and other announcementsannouncements

How long do you think a young How long do you think a young child should spend riding the bus tochild should spend riding the bus tochild should spend riding the bus to child should spend riding the bus to

school each way?school each way?

1.1. Less than 45 minutesLess than 45 minutes72%

1.1. Less than 45 minutesLess than 45 minutes

2.2. 4545 –– 70 minutes70 minutes27%

2.2. 45 45 70 minutes70 minutes

3.3. More than 70 minutesMore than 70 minutes1%3.3. More than 70 minutesMore than 70 minutes

Transportation ChallengesTransportation Challenges

We must provide a seat for every student who is We must provide a seat for every student who is b f th tb f th ta member of the route. a member of the route.

Our students are spread across more than 200 Our students are spread across more than 200 ililsquare miles.square miles.

Routes over 1 hour in length are typically Routes over 1 hour in length are typically considered to be too long for studentsconsidered to be too long for studentsconsidered to be too long for students. considered to be too long for students.

Transportation for Special EducationTransportation for Special EducationTransportation for Special Education Transportation for Special Education

It’s the LAW!It’s the LAW!It s the LAW! It s the LAW!

W t 100% i b t f thW t 100% i b t f thWe get 100% reimbursement from the We get 100% reimbursement from the State for transportation costs for special State for transportation costs for special d ti t d td ti t d teducation students.education students.

Questions about Questions about Fixed and Increasing Costs?Fixed and Increasing Costs?Fixed and Increasing Costs? Fixed and Increasing Costs?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information84%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information1%2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information15%

3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

Employee CompensationEmployee CompensationEmployee CompensationEmployee Compensation

Are we compensating our Are we compensating our l bll blemployees in a responsible employees in a responsible

manner?manner?manner? manner?

CompensationCompensationCompensationCompensation

We strive to attract and retain quality We strive to attract and retain quality people. people.

In order to attract and retain quality staffIn order to attract and retain quality staffIn order to attract and retain quality staff In order to attract and retain quality staff we must offer competitive compensation. we must offer competitive compensation.

Approximately 70Approximately 70--80% of Minnesota 80% of Minnesota h l di t i t ’ t t d lh l di t i t ’ t t d lschool districts’ costs go toward personnel.school districts’ costs go toward personnel.

Teaching SalariesTeaching Salaries60,000

Teaching Salaries Teaching Salaries

50,000

30,000

40,000

20 SchoolAverage

20,000

Average

ParkersPrairie

0

10,000Prairie

Beginning BA Maximum BA Beginning MA Maximum MA

Why not settle contracts for lessWhy not settle contracts for lessWhy not settle contracts for less Why not settle contracts for less than the state average? than the state average?

Financial PenaltiesFinancial PenaltiesFinancial Penalties Financial Penalties

MediationMediationMediationMediation

Binding ArbitrationBinding Arbitration

StrikeStrike

How does our administrative How does our administrative staffing compare to the group ofstaffing compare to the group ofstaffing compare to the group of staffing compare to the group of

twenty? twenty?

Administrative StaffingAdministrative Staffing2 6

3.0

2.52.6

2.5

2.0

Parkers Prairie

0.91 0

1.5Parkers Prairie

20 Same SizeSchools

0.50.5

1.0

Administration Teacher Support0.0

Administration

(Supt., K-6 Principal, 7-12 Principal, and Special Ed Coordination)

Teacher Support

(Administrative Support through Counselor, Dean, or Lead Teacher, etc.)

Questions about Questions about Employee Compensation?Employee Compensation?Employee Compensation? Employee Compensation?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information81%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information1%2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information18%

3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

What percent of our 9What percent of our 9--12 students 12 students i i ii i i i l i i i ?i l i i i ?participate in extraparticipate in extra--curricular activities?curricular activities?

1% 11 121219%

1% 1.1. 12122.2. 4949

717180% 3.3. 7171

Student Participation in ActivitiesStudent Participation in ActivitiesStudent Participation in ActivitiesStudent Participation in Activities

9-12 Participants

71%

Non-participantsparticipants

29%

Students who participate Students who participate f hf hoften have. . .often have. . .

Higher GPAsHigher GPAsHigher GPAsHigher GPAs

L b t iL b t iLower absenteeismLower absenteeism

Higher graduation ratesHigher graduation rates

Fewer discipline referralsFewer discipline referrals

What percent of the overall budget What percent of the overall budget d hi k i i i ?d hi k i i i ?do you think activities represent?do you think activities represent?

11 0%0% -- 3%3%52%

1.1. 0% 0% 3%3%2.2. 4% 4% -- 8%8%

12%12% 20%20%

23%

3.3. 12% 12% -- 20%20%4.4. 25%25%

5%

19%23%

% % % %

5%

0% - 3

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4% - 8

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Under 3% IncludesUnder 3% IncludesUnder 3% IncludesUnder 3% Includes

SalariesSalariesSalaries Salaries TransportationTransportationG Offi i lG Offi i lGame OfficialsGame OfficialsSuppliesSuppliesEntry Fees/DuesEntry Fees/DuesStaff Development/ClinicsStaff Development/ClinicsStaff Development/ClinicsStaff Development/ClinicsUniformsUniforms

Questions about Questions about Activities?Activities?Activities? Activities?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information91%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information1%2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information9%

3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

How does what we asked for in How does what we asked for in our referendum compare withour referendum compare withour referendum compare with our referendum compare with

other districts our size? other districts our size?

What would the tax impact of What would the tax impact of passing a referendum have been?passing a referendum have been?passing a referendum have been?passing a referendum have been?

Would you have been willing to Would you have been willing to ou d you a e bee g toou d you a e bee g toforgo. . .forgo. . .

Two dinners out?Two dinners out?hhA trip to the Twin Cities?A trip to the Twin Cities?

A weekend camping trip?A weekend camping trip?Two video games?Two video games?20 bushels of corn?20 bushels of corn?20 bushels of corn?20 bushels of corn?A oneA one--day snowmobile trip?day snowmobile trip?

This tax would ONLY be on yourThis tax would ONLY be on yourThis tax would ONLY be on your. . . This tax would ONLY be on your. . .

HomeHomeHomeHomeGarageGarage1 A1 A1 Acre1 Acre

NOT your entire farm!NOT your entire farm!NOT your seasonal lake property!NOT your seasonal lake property!NOT your seasonal lake property! NOT your seasonal lake property!

ll f d bll f d bWill passing a referendum be Will passing a referendum be enough; or will you come backenough; or will you come backenough; or will you come back enough; or will you come back

for more in a few years?for more in a few years?

If the current funding structure doesn’t If the current funding structure doesn’t change it will not be enough. change it will not be enough. g gg g

Current levy expires in 4 yearsCurrent levy expires in 4 yearsCurrent levy expires in 4 years.Current levy expires in 4 years.

Total Net Revenue Loss Over 5 Years =Total Net Revenue Loss Over 5 Years

$1,667,664$1,667,664

New $$ Over 5 Years HAD the 2007 Referendum Passed=

$1,175,606

Difference =

( $492 058)(-$492,058)

Questions about Questions about Tax Impact?Tax Impact?Tax Impact? Tax Impact?

11 I understand/agree with the informationI understand/agree with the information86%

1.1. I understand/agree with the information. I understand/agree with the information.

22 I don’t understand the informationI don’t understand the information1%2.2. I don t understand the information. I don t understand the information.

33 I don’t agree with the informationI don’t agree with the information12%

3.3. I don t agree with the information. I don t agree with the information.

5%The Funding GapThe Funding Gap

5%Annual Cost Increase (Inflation)

Gap to2.5%

Gap to Balance

the

Gap to Balance

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the Budget

Gap to Balance

the BudgetBudget Budget Budget Budget

Education Funding Increase

0%08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

5%The Funding Gap The Funding Gap –– Option #1Option #1

5%Annual Cost Increase (Inflation)

Local Support

2.5% Local Support

Local Support

Local Support

Education Funding Increase

0%08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

5%The Funding Gap The Funding Gap –– Option #2Option #2

5%Annual Cost Increase (Inflation)

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2.5%Art

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Foreign Language

What’s Left?

Music ActivitiesBusiness Electives

Who’s Left?ADED Kindergarten

Education Funding Increase

0%08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

How can we possibly support How can we possibly support p y ppp y pphigher taxes?higher taxes?

How can we not?How can we not?How can we not?How can we not?

What we are asking for may notWhat we are asking for may notWhat we are asking for may not What we are asking for may not seem tangible… seem tangible… gg

B t h t ld b i t t?B t h t ld b i t t?But what could be more important?But what could be more important?

The Sooner the BetterThe Sooner the BetterThe Sooner the Better . . .The Sooner the Better . . .$350,000

$265,000

$134,000

Unreserved

2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

General FundBalance

S.O.D.-$66,000

-106702

S.O.D.

-$266,000

Without a schoolWithout a schoolWithout a school . . .Without a school . . .

Who will choose to move to Parkers Prairie?Who will choose to move to Parkers Prairie?Who will choose to move to Parkers Prairie?Who will choose to move to Parkers Prairie?Who will choose to stay?Who will choose to stay?Wh ill h t b i h ?Wh ill h t b i h ?Who will choose to run a business here?Who will choose to run a business here?What businesses will survive? What businesses will survive? What reasons will there be to come to town?What reasons will there be to come to town?What news will fill the paper?What news will fill the paper?What news will fill the paper?What news will fill the paper?What will we celebrate? What will we celebrate?

Supporting our school is not about Supporting our school is not about supporting our schoolsupporting our schoolsupporting our school.supporting our school.

It is about supporting…It is about supporting…

Our KidsOur KidsOur CommunityOur CommunityOur FutureOur FutureOur FutureOur Future

If we don’t take care of ourIf we don’t take care of ourIf we don t take care of our If we don t take care of our students, some other school will.students, some other school will.

Happily!Happily!

Do you understand the need?Do you understand the need?Do you understand the need?Do you understand the need?

92% 11 YesYes8%

92% 1.1. YesYes2.2. NoNo

T i ht ill b d fi iT i ht ill b d fi iTonight will be a defining Tonight will be a defining moment in our school’s future.moment in our school’s future.moment in our school s future. moment in our school s future.

Please complete your feedback card.Please complete your feedback card.

Please consider getting involved. Please consider getting involved.

How did we do with information?How did we do with information?

61%1.1. I have the information I need.I have the information I need.

38%

61%2.2. I have some useful information but I have some useful information but

need to know moreneed to know more

1%

38%need to know more.need to know more.

33 I did not find the informationI did not find the information1%3.3. I did not find the information I did not find the information helpful.helpful.

What next?What next?What next? What next?