School District 622 is having a levy referendum this fall to continue and existing voter approved levy. Here are some quick tips to help provide information.
Approving this request will not increase your property taxes.
If levy is not renewed the school district will have to cut $10 million dollars from its budget. This means they would lose $833 per student and would be one of the few school districts in the state without a voter-approved operating levy. This equals about 150 teaching positions. The district would have to eliminate programs that help struggling students, would face significant staff reductions, would be unable to keep computers and technology up to date for all students and would face even greater cuts to the overall education program.
During the past several years, District 622 has been “beating the odds,” narrowing the achievement gap and helping struggling students succeed. A successful levy would allow the district to continue this forward progress by maintaining its current programs, including those that help struggling students.
If levy is not renewed the school district will have to cut $10 million dollars from its budget. This means they would lose $833 per student and would be one of the few school districts in the state without a voter-approved operating levy. This equals about 150 teaching positions. The district would have to eliminate programs that help struggling students, would face significant staff reductions, would be unable to keep computers and technology up to date for all students and would face even greater cuts to the overall education program.
During the past several years, District 622 has been “beating the odds,” narrowing the achievement gap and helping struggling students succeed. A successful levy would allow the district to continue this forward progress by maintaining its current programs, including those that help struggling students.
The current levy brings in $833 per pupil. The following shows how ISD 622 compares to other area school districts:
2011-2012 Levy Comparison
Roseville - $1,575
Bloomington - $1,550
Mounds View - $1,523
Robbinsdale - $1,522
White Bear Lake - $1,502
Burnsville - $1,476
Stillwater - $996
South Washington County - $929
School District 622 - $833
Forest Lake - $725
For more information go to www.citizensfor622.org
Please join me in voting for this levy renewal.
Thanks.
Peter Fischer
P.S. To find your precinct follow this link http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
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