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6.3. HANDOUTS 10-15-2012 R E PO RT the , PRSRT STD 2012 LEVY REFERENDUM GUIDE U.S.POSTAGE PAID ISD Permit No.27734 728 * * * * * * * tO ISD Twin Cities,MN ONE MISSION. OUR FUTURE. RElk River Area School District 728 lf�Independent 728 E15 i er, MN 5 District c ,V 2012 LEVY REFEREND Independent Elk River, MN 55330 728 School District (-, . 3 Ald-rat- MAKE 728 INFORMED lU �' 0;' DECISIONS NOVEMBER 6 � J '? ' Dear resident: v e Thank you for your support of all learners in the ISD 728 school district. We serve Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, Zimmerman and ' t qii he greater surrounding communities. We educate more / than 12,600 kindergarten through high school seniors and 50,000+early childhood and adult learners. "k. , '., Our mission is to educate, inspire and \,\ ; Our mission is to empower all of our diverse learners, to `` educate, help shape their futures so they can t 1 .! inspire accomplish their dreams and contribute a positively to their local or global empower community. To meet our mission, this BALLOT QUESTION 1 year our School Board approved the 2012-2017 Strategic Plan. The School Board's first ballot question asks voters to This Strategic Plan,with specific goals, ;4(. renew an expiring levy. This levy is in the amount of TION,� 1 VOTE NOVEMBER 6! I www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us was created by volunteers, parents, \* $386 per pupil. students, teachers and staff from all of our Anoka County Sherburne County Livonia Township communities.To help accomplish these zMISSION Because ballot Question 1 extends an expiring levy City of Nowthen Baldwin Township » Precinct 1:Freshwater Church goals,our School Board has placed two OSEVEN CORE VALUES Precinct IA:Nowthen Fire Station » Precinct 2: Baldwin Town Hall 12475 273rd Avenue,Zimmerman questions on the Nov. 6 ballot. ALL LEARNERS at the same dollar amount, it is not expected to 19888 Nowthen Blvd NW,Anoka Maintenance Building » Precinct 2:Livonia Town Hall 2012-2017 STRATEGIC PLAN cause any significant changes in property taxes. City of Ramsey 30239 127th St,Princeton 1 1 162 265th Avenue,Zimmerman This Report to the Community 2012 Levy Referendum Guide » Ward 2/Precinct 1:Park Center Building Big Lake Township » Precinct 3:Freshwater Church 7925 161st Ave NW,Ramsey » Precinct 1:Lord of Glory Lutheran Church 12475 273rd Ave NW,Zimmerman provides factual information on these two ballot questions BALLOT QUESTION 2 Ward 2/Precinct 2: 155550 190th Ave,Big Lake Orrock Township (see right). Please use the guide as well as our website to Independent Baptist Church » Precinct 4:Big Lake Town Hall » Orrock Town Hall learn the facts. If you have additional questions, please call 15650 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW,Ramsey 21960 County Rd 5, Big Lake 26401 180th Street, Big Lake Director of Community Engagement Charlie Blesener at The School Board's second ballot question asks » Ward 3/Precinct 1: City of Elk River City of Zimmerman 763-241-3522. voters to approve a new 10-year levy. This levy is in Ramsey Municipal Center » Ward 1/Precinct 1 A:Elk River City Hall » Precinct 1:Sherburne County Sheriff's the amount of $400 per pupil. 7550 Sunwood Drive NW,Ramsey 13065 Orono Pkwy,Elk River Substation,27650 5th St,Zimmerman With these facts,we ask that you make informed decisions St.Francis » Ward 1/Precinct 1 B: s Precinct 2:Evangelical Free Church this Nov. 6. Thank you. Precinct 1:St. Francis Warming House United Methodist Church 25620 4th St W,Zimmerman Passage of this levy will result in new taxes. For ballot 3948 229th Ave NW,St.Francis 1304 Main St, Elk River ISD 728 SCHOOL BOARD & SUPERINTENDENT Question 2 to be enacted, ballot Question 1 must » Ward 2/Precinct 2A: River of Life Church Wright County Hennepin County 21695 Elk Lake Rd,Elk River City of Albertville -, e ! , ,,, also be approved by voters. City of Dayton » Ward 2/Precinct 2B:Meadowvale » Albertville City Hall,5959 Main Avenue NE, • Precinct 1:Dayton Public Works Building Elementary School 12701 Elk Lake Rd,Elk Albertville g , ... , „ ' 4 16471 Diamond Lake Road S.Dayton Lake City of Dayton "� WWW.eIkrlVer.kl 2.mn.US/20121eVy » Precinct 2:Dayton Senior Center, » Ward 3/Precinct 3A: Elk River Activity » Dayton Senior Center, 18461 Dayton Street, 18461 Dayton St, Dayton Center,413 Proctor Avenue,Elk River Dayton 0 City of Rogers » Ward 3/Precinct 3B:Lions Park Center City of St.Michael Jolene Jorgensen Jane Bunting Holly Thompson Sue Farber n it • - » Precinct 1:Rogers Activity Center 1 104 Lions Park Drive,Elk River » St.Michael Middle School Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Director •: 21080, 141st Ave.N,Rogers e Ward 4/Precinct 4A: 4862 Naber Avenue NE,St.Michael r Ir • Precinct 2:Rogers Community Room Church of St.Andrews City of Otsego �• 21201 Memorial Drive 566 4th St,Elk River » Precinct 1 A:Otsego Prairie Center(Old City Hall) ` Ward 4/Precinct 4B: 8899 Nashua Ave NE,Otsego ; 0 13.1 • 0 Isanti County Twin Lakes Christian Assemblies Precinct 2A:Otsego Elementary School 41.e.— Stanford Township of God Church 8125 River Road NE,Otsego IF S I. tanford Town Hall 18912 Twin Lakes Rd, Elk River » Precinct 3: Otsego Elementary School Scan the QR code 5050 261st Ave.NW,Isanti for more information 1 8125 River Road NE,Otsego Janelle Henry Shane Steinbrecher Tony Walter Mark Bezek / Director Director Director Superintendent Why are these ballot questions important? ISD 728 BRIGHT STARS DAD Learners: Every learner, from early childhood to a graduating senior, deserves a DI D VO u comprehensive quality education. , 'YO U SD 728 is one of only 1 1 school districts in Minnesota to be selected by the College Board tOt'� Curriculum:These funds will allow a more timely renewal of educational resources (from for its Advanced Placement Honor Roll.�'I/V t •• • every ten years to every seven years). With continued and new funding we will be better able to integrate tomorrow's technology into present and future curriculum. » Elk River High School senior(2012) Anessa DeMers scored a perfect 36 on her ACT;she is one of only 700 (out of more than 1.6 million or one-tenth of one percent) students Funding: Without the revenue from these ballot questions,we will have to make reductions nationwide to achieve this significant milestone. Her sister, Mara, ERHS Class of 2010, also The 2011-12 ISD that will impact every classroom. achieved a perfect 36 on her ACT. Operating levies are 728 Annual Report » Phillip Knutson, a 2012 graduate of Elk River High School,was named a 2012 National approved by voters. Community:These ballot questions will provide funds not only for all learners, but for all of our provides: Merit Scholar. The majority of ISD communities.The research is substantial;quality schools positively impact their communities • A summary of with increased property values,safe neighborhoods and attractive places to raise families. » ISD 728 has two Science,Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs at Rogers 728 funding comes Elementary School and Salk Middle School.The Salk program is a two-time Minnesota district, school, from the state; What has ISD 728 done to manage tax dollars? Magnet School of Merit. student & staff however, state We have... » For the 2012-2013 school year, ISD 728 will implement a new math curriculum designed accomplishments >> Restructured regular school bus transportation, resulting in annual savings of$1 million. to help early childhood through 12th grade students to exceed state and national math funding has not kept standards and requirements. • District & System p ace with inflation. >> Implemented a voluntary retirement incentive plan to reduce salary expenditures with Accountability annual savings of more than$500,000. » ISD 728 met all of the federal No Child Left Behind Act requirements in 201 1 and was rated "Above Target" in all 38 of the reporting areas. Committee Goals • Achieved savings of$500,000 in the renewal of health insurance plans. » The ISD 728 201 1 third-party financial audit showed its business operations are "well • LOCaI, State & • Realized a 34 percent premium cost decrease in long-term disability insurance. managed and consistent with national accounting standards." The Association of National testing >> Negotiated a 23 percent cost decrease in life insurance premiums. >> The Association of School Business Officials International recognized the district's Finance results. School Business Office for its fourth consecutive Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Program Officials International >> Asked state lawmakers the past three years to pass legislation that would provide 2012 award. equitable funding to ISD 728. recognized ISD 728 >> Josh and Sam Gearou, representing Community Education, placed fifth in the National >> Reorganized administrative personnel cost to 3.41 percent of the budget; the state History Day contest. (Bottom right photo) with its fourth average is five percent. —II-- consecutive Certificate » In the past two years,the School Board has refinanced approximately$65 million in Capital 4 ¢„,•of Excellence in Appreciation Bonds,saving taxpayers approximately$4.5 million in interest over the lifetime Z,• • i of the bonds.This resulted in ISD 728 reducing its fax levy by 2.9 percent in 2011. How does ISD 728 compare in student ' z w .10,', ,`' Financial Reporting Q Program award in Where does our funding come from? achievement on state accountability tests? , 2012. Property Taxes ` Other Local NI ISD 728 STATE 201 1 -2012 IS° ”8 Federal Revenue Revenue 15% 3% 2% 100 81.6 To learn more visit: www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/ 80 68.8 75.4 1112AnnualReport State Revenue s1.s 1.7....,,,,,,80% 60 49.7 : , • 48.4 40 0 i I III I • X IMIIIMIMI/ ' i F - - -yam , MATH 3/i '.� „ .a. "''.. READING j i SCIENCE 4',,4 l- , .1 ""' i w MCA,MCA Modified and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills Math and reading results:2012;Science:2011 4 §,. I• I 404•41, 1 WHAT HAPPENS IF... OFFICIAL BALLOT QUESTION 1 : RE V DID boh are NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION questions approved: A/YOU q pp roved: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 728 » There will still be an approximate$2 million deficit problem - (ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOLS) OW to resolve for 2013-2014. -0° _ STATE OF MINNESOTA • • • • Factors such as enrollment growth, 2013 legislative action "` fi NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and a combination of fund balance resources and conjunction with he state general election in and for Independent School District No. 728 Regarding operating reductions could all play a role in resolving this deficit. • - t (Elk River Area Schools),State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, for the purpose Question 1 is approved & Question 2 fails: _ �' of voting on the following questions: levies, commercial 3 , SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 and residential • There will still be an approximate$5 million deficit problem to ;• f.;; 1 resolve for 2013-2014. r — RENEWAL OF PORTION OF EXPIRING property taxes 4. I. REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION are calculated at » The same variables and options above (if both questions are , approved) will apply, but to a larger extent. Frij 1n V ; ,' -;,.r The board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River Area Schools) has proposed the same rates...a PJIfi» All-Day, Every-Day kindergarten will remain fee-based for $200,000 commercial fir,•, authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2013.The proposed 2013 2014 and not an option for all learners. ; • referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes property will pay the :. . i;l a able in 2014, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. y y not be available. J - . . ,. same as a $200,000 T 0 YES Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent home. - Both Questions fail: O NO School District No. 728 be approved? » To balance the budget, the district will need to reduce its \ A BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND budget by$12 million from 2013 to 2015. 1 ti AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. • Approximately 200 employee positions will need to be % ' . y eliminated the next two fiscal years. �` .0 Renewing this levy ($386 per pupil) will provide funds to help: yr » Reductions will need to be made in programs, such as • , f » Maintain existing curriculum and programs, services, class sizes and staffing. electives, choice programs, community services, co- `"' curricular programs and activities. » Support continued student achievement gains. . » K-12 classes will need to increase by more than 10 percent. I » Retain five percent of the district's current operating budget. Additional specifics at www.elkriver.k 12.mn.us/20 I21evy • Maintenance of district facilities and grounds will need to be reduced. How much will this levy cost me? If revenue from these ballot questions are not available...the gap widens Because Question 1 extends an expiring levy at the same dollar amount, it is not expected to cause any significant changes in property taxes. $128 $126 Without voter approval of the proposed ballot H __ K w O t $124 . Projected Expenditures questions the gap • — ...IL_ $122 F-- widens and additional $120 reductions are required w 4` . o $118 I annually. s. - - i Z• $116 -_.... y o 4 cn $114 ; Projected Revenues V ' �, o • $112 — �' — r i $110 Projected revenues and ' expenditures do not include +j 101/4" 1 !/r capital and health and safety. ' IQ,� , y* �. Ate` 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 aoc T - DIDIf ISD 728 received the same funding as the number one metro YOU school district, it would add $19 million more to the budget and this ma4 am existi't referendum would not be needed. K tia�t � w�K�ws air �xist�t� ���� a�td wi��yep i�J`W � .- ,,���,w��,,� sewu�i�es, c sizes air s ��K��� ues ears d to OFFICIAL BALLOT QUESTION 2: fEW HOW DOES ISD 728 COMPARE IN OPERATING LEVY REVENUE PER STUDENT? IOU SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION Minnetonka I$1,946 %�� Edina J$1,884 �'I/V i • • • The board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River Area Schools) has also proposed Wayzata I$1,676 to increase its general education revenue by an additional$400 per pupil.The proposed Bloomington I $1,597 new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with White Bear Lake ' I $1,578 taxes payable in 2013, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Robbinsdale I $1,565 Question 1 must be YES If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the Moundsview I $1,523 approved b voters revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 728 Burnsville I $1,476 pp y NO also be approved? Minneapolis I$1,275 for Question 2 to be BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE AVERAGE $1261 enacted. VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Osseo I $1,232 The average This request of voters is for a new 10-year levy that will result in new taxes. • Eden Prairie I$1,200 Anoka-Hennepin I$1,128 of the largest - _- Question 2 ($400 per pupil) will provide: Eastern Carver I $1,078 metro school » Free All-Day, Every-Day kindergarten program: Research shows all-day kindergarten Rosemount I$1,042 districts is programs are consistently more effective than half-day, especially for disadvantaged Stillwater I$994 children. Participants have stronger foundation and learning skills, increased social South Washington I$929 and emotional development and show faster and continued gains in literacy and Lakeville I$852 $ 1 , 261 CALCULATE language skills. North St.Paul L Millia, I$833 YOUR TAXES » Technology that directly impacts the classroom: Present and future technology is ISD 728 needed to support student learning, including new collaborative online computing St.Michael Albertville I$695 O N L I N Eand data analytics with anywhere, anytime and any device capabilities. Integrated, Source:Minnesota Department of Education affordable tablet computing and/or mobiles will allow students to engage in St.Paul $645 elkriver.k12.mn.us/calculator interactive learning 24/7. Buffalo Il$490 I I I r- 0 500 1000 1500 2000 » Curriculum that directly impacts the classroom:Our current funding allows us to update t�`� our curriculum (math, reading,social studies, etc.) once every 10 years.The Minnesota I 1 IA Department of Education calls for a seven-year review; new funding will provide more timely updates and curriculum to increase opportunities for all of our learners. More than 76 percent of our budget We receive $1,750 less total revenue per UM0®®® » On-going operating expenses:This new revenue will help compensate the loss goes to classroom instruction and support student than the metro average OgdUluitS of federal stimulus and state compensatory funding. Of the requested funding, -- 640440 approximately$2.3 million goes for classroom instruction and student support. 76.5% 76•1% $11,500 $11,291 ° BUILD How much will Ballot Question 2 cost me? 76.0% 11101111P- BUILDING al Ballot Question 2 is for a new levy; your taxes (commercial or 75.5% 0111 • 0 z $11,000 F ,. residential) are based on your assessed property value. Here is 75 0% M 0 10 538 U a sample of an estimated tax impact of Ballot Question 2. = 74.5% $10,500 44 T ASSESSED ANNUAL MONTHLY DAILY o 7a.o°i° / :22 $10,000 U 1 PROPERTY TAX TAX TAX z 73.5% 73 3°o OMNI 548 - VALUE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE w ° / z $9,500 IllrillIll R G'" 73.0% / E V $100,000 $109 $9.08 $0.30 ce > a 72.5% w Mil S $150,000 $164 $13.67 $0.45 72.0% $9,000 *$175,000 $191 $15.91 $0.52 4 `' 71.5% Ern 0 111 1 t \ , � �- $200,000 $219 $18.25 $0.60 ISD 728 $8,500 ISD 728 ),� $250,000 $273 $22.75 $0.75 METRO AVERAGE METRO AVERAGE V #K' $300,000 $328 $27.33 $0.90 STATE AVERAGE STATE AVERAGE $350,000 $383 $31.91 $1.05 Source: MDE FY2011 Profile Expenditures Source: MDE FY2011 Revenue Per ADM Tuition Out ,, $400,000 $437 $36.41 $1.20 $450,000 $449 $37.41 $1.23 `.. $500,000 $547 $45.58 $1.50 Of the 20 largest metro school districts in Minnesota, ISD 728 ranks 1 9th *Estimated average property value ��) in operating levy referendum funding. Even with passage of these two Questioff 2 ui��p�o�/fie �uff �� �o� ck�o� G�l/W •• . ` questions, ISD 728 will still be lower than the metro average. cu'ticuiu�r a/rd/tees afA'a� eae��-43 �Ci a�te� . . ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE MISSION. OUR FUTURE. 2012 LEVY FACT SHEET MAKE INFORMED QUESTION 1 DECISIONS °This is a renewal of taxes approved by voters in 2003. , Because Question 1 extends an expiring levy at the same NOVEMBER6 dollar amount, it is not expected to cause any significant changes in property taxes. Our mission calls for all learners to be educated, empowered and inspired;we as a greater community are With voter approval,the$386 per student($5.75 million) committed to shape every learner's future.Consistent with will r our mission and Strategic Plan, the ISD 728 School Boc d -xisting curriculum and programs,services,class_ placed two questions on the November 6, 2012 ballot.To sizes and staffing. make informed decisions, please use this fact sheet and our web site as references for levy information. increasing state assessment mandates. _ The School Board's first ballot continued student achievement gains on the - ''' >, ..ls assessments. question asks voters to renew an Our mission is to expiring levy.This levy is in the o Retairfve percent of the district's current operating budget. amount of$386 per student,or edUCde/ a total of$5.75 million. Because n S p•re The board of Independent School District No. 728 Question 1 extends an expiring levy (Elk River Area Public Schools) has proposed to renew the$386 at the same dollar amount, it is not empower per pupil portion of the school district's existing referendum expected to cause any significant revenue authorization, which is scheduled to expire after changes in property taxes. taxes payable in 2013. The proposed referendum revenue'.. The School Board's second ballot question asks voters to authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning°with taxes payable in 2014, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as approve a new 10-year levy.This levy is in the amount of provided bylaw. $400 per student, or a total of$6 million. Passage of this levy will result in new taxes. For Question 2 to be enacted, QUESTION 2 Question 1 must also be approved by voters. This request of voters is for a new 10-year levy that will result in Even with passage of both questions, ISD 728 will still need new taxes. to address a projected$2 million deficit. If the first question passes and the second does not (the second cannot pass Question 1 must be approved by voters for Question 2 to be on its own), the deficit climbs to$5 million. If both questions enacted. are not passed, our district will reduce the operating budget by a total of$12 million. With voter approval,the district will provide: """»- ree:'-:='jay, -very-bayTan•ergarten ' ogram ($2.2 million) Impact of a "NO" vote on Question 1 » Technology .t directly impacts the classroom ($400,000) The Gap Widens » Curriculu at djr-, •• s the classroom ($400,000) $128 $126 . _._ » On-going operating expense,, , million) $124 __-. itures ^ -- $122 " Without he The board of Independent School District No. 728 $120 f operating t (Elk River Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general $118 reductionsa education revenue by an additional$400 per pupil. The the gap widen and addition.�� c $1,5 proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be $114 --- requiredannua applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2013, m Projected Revenues -- --- y o $112 — unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. $110 _---_----- __- .z: _ a .. :.._,___ r,.,,.-, ._.,-. .„,„ .°..�.� _�-_ .; www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/2012Ievy 2011.2012 2012.2013 2013-2014 2014.2015 2015.2018 Projected Revenues&Expenditures do not include capital&health&safety ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Why are these questions important? How much will these levies cost me? Learners: Every learner, from early childhood to a Question 1: Because Question 1 extends an expiring levy graduating senior, deserves a quality education. Without at the same dollar amount, it is not expected to cause any this funding, and despite our best efforts, our public school significant changes in property taxes. system will not be able to fully deliver what every learner deserves. Question 2: This is for a new levy;your taxes (commercial or residential) are based on your assessed property value. Here Curriculum: Ten years is too long for curriculum to be is a sample of the tax impact of Question 2. updated;we must shorten the cycle to increase the - knowledge our learners need to be competitive.Our district ASSESSED ANNUAL TAX MONTHLY TAX must be positioned to integrate tomorrow's technology into PROPERTY VALUE INCREASE INCREASE present and future curricula. $150,000 $164 $13.67 Funding: Without passage of these questions,we will be $200,000 $219 $18.25 unable to provide the comprehensive, quality education $250,000 $273 $22.75 every learner deserves. We will have no other choice than to $300,000 $328 $27.33 make reductions that will impact every classroom. Use our website to specifically calculate your taxes. Community: Passage of these questions benefits not only all learners, but all of our communities.The How is ISD 728 fiscally responsible? research is substantial; quality schools positively impact their communities with increased property values, safe We have... neighborhoods and attractive places to raise families. » Restructured regular school bus transportation, resulting in annual savings of$1 million. How does ISD 728 compare in funding? >> Implemented a voluntary retirement incentive plan to reduce salary expenditures with annual savings of more vi-i-. .,, GENERAL FUND REVENUE PER STUDENT than$500,000. #1 funded school district $1,446 ;:'etro avers•, $11,291 » Achieved a savings of$500,000 in the renewal of health metro average $1,251 state average!, $ 538 insurance plans. >> Realized a 34 percent premium cost decrease in long- $648 _ .728 $ term disability insurance. $0 $500 $1,000 $1.500 02.000 $0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 510,000 012.000 » Negotiated a 23 percent cost decrease in life insurance premiums. How does ISD 728 compare in student „ Asked state lawmakers the past three years to pass achievement (MCA proficiency rates)? legislation that would provide equitable funding to ISD 728. • ISD 728 STATE » Reorganized administrative personnel cost to 3.41%of the 100 budget; the state average is 5%. 81.6 80 75.4 Our financial operations have been recognized at the 68.8 1 national and state levels and each independent audit has 61.3 verified sound business practices. 60 7.11 I 49.7 48.4 40• What can you do? ■ al ,, • I • Make informed decisions November 6. � r . - 20 Learn the facts and share these with your �.'� Fq ■ ■ !f ■ family, friends and neighbors.Contact the �•[�;rj•,�r, F 0 ISD 728 Community Engagement Director -;*4 L MATH READING SCIENCE Charlie Blesener at charles.blesener@ 1 • U isd728.org or 763.241.3522,or your local + school principal for additional information. Scan the QR code for more informatio ?his fort shee,v,os created by the ISD 728 Communications and Marketing Departmen' Where can you get more information? It VOLUNTEER TEAMS (..),.... 7 3 .40, CORE W • Jeffry Anderson • Hannah Gibson • Jason Paurus OSEVEN • John Anderson • Elizabeth Golden • Jamie Plantenberg ALL LEARNERS • Lora Arnott • Kristin Hanson Selbitschka • Hailee Athman • Curt Hinkle • Tim Rybak 2012-2017 STRATEGIC PLAN • Steve Barone • Jana Hennen-Burr • Kari Sampson E L K R I V E R AREA SCHOOL D I S T R I C • Mark Bezek • Judy Johnson • Kristen Schrader • Dolly Bina • Jack Hines • Tom Sterneman PIP • Charlie Blesener • Bill Hjerstedt • Jessica Stockamp • Dusty Bredlow • Bob Kluntz • Holly Thompson R.i ^ip: • Joel Brott • Mike Matter • Gail Weber 0• Jane Bunting - ACTION • Heidi Adamson-Baer • McKayla Kroll • Sue Romane • Rod Barnes • Sandy Langer • Tricia Sanford 0 gar • Terry Bizal • Kristen Larson • Kathy Simonson • Monte Bloom • Brian Menth • Tami Soens :iples of our • Michael Daugs • Carolyn Mitzuk • Debra Utsch 1.11 ' md. • Cory Franson • Kristine Niznik • Lisa Van Eps p • Tiffani Glew • Paul Olson • Sara Weis • Ryan Johnson • Ruma Padukone • Gabriela Wirz Z • Melissa Jordan • Megan Reppen • Melany Wynn • Alyssa Klein MEASUREMENT Ce < ,,, • Greg Heinecke • John Olson • Phil Schreifels ferences strengthens • Andy Hillebregt • Pete Pouliot • Barb Schwab ......, . k • Bruce Jean • Ena Rasmussen • Joe Stangler , � � .. -imunity. • Pauline Knox • Joe Samek • Darren Wolf • Nikki Nordmeier gel connected, �� SCHOOL BOARD & SUPERINTENDENT 20112 ,,, . . • Jolene Jorgensen • Sue Farber AIP ' 41144 • Jane Bunting • Tony Walter ``.,. , • Holly Thompson •• Shane Steinbrecher 0 ,,,r° . n ers. , , # a. • Dr. Mark Bezek I Superintendent • Janelle Henry / i1 for personal growth. ISD 728 Elk River Area School District 815 Highway 10!Elk River.MN 55330 763-241-3400:www.elknver.kl2.mn.us/sirategicplan ISD .._ s for growth. IIMP � 728 , ,, N U C C E E - �' Independent School District ON41►', •' 728 VALUES j .. =! N E RS ,, 3IC PLAN 1 ����� Our fl71551011 IS t0uui.ai•, l'; diverse ISD 728 STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 1 STRATEGIC PLAN YEARS 2- 1.Educate employees on the strategic 1. Integrate strategic objective rubrics into the district's The ISD 728 Strategic Plan defines the priorities of the school district objectives,why they are important to outcomes and standards. through the year 2017.This plan was created by three volunteer learner success and how learner progress 2. Implement,evaluate and refine pilot programs for teams, approved by the School Board, led by the Superintendent will be measured. gathering data on learner progress. and implemented through the collaborative efforts of community, 2.Train the ISD 728 Collaborative Leadership 3. Educate stakeholders on the strategic objectives, parents and staff.Our plan focuses on Core Values,Strategic Team(CLT) on a shared vision of the skills, why they are important to learner success and how Objectives,Strategies and Strategic Delimiters. Each year we will knowledge and dispositions necessary for learner progress will be measured. focus on achieving selected action steps, starting in 2012 with successful leadership. 4. Implement an integrated learner profile database. nine (out of the 35 total) steps.The One Mission, Seven Core 3.Research implementing an all-day,every- 5. Develop collaborative,data-based learner- Values, ALL Learners"Strategic Plan is the roadmap for educating, day kindergarten program for every child. progress systems that guide strategic decisions. inspiring and empowering every diverse learner, to shape their 4.Study the concept of flexible scheduling to 6. Create individual leadership development plans for future and accomplish their dreams so that they can contribute address the diverse needs of all learners. all (CLT) members. positively to their local and global communities.To find out how 5.Enhance Professional Learning Communities 7. Integrate E-12 curriculum standards using essential you can contribute, call Charlie Blesener at 763-241-3522. (PLC) and Response to Intervention(RTI) to student leadership best practices. increase all learners' achievement levels. 8. Provide leadership development opportunities for 6.Approve a new district name that unifies ISD emerging leaders. i 728 communities and increases support of 9. Collaborate within the ISD 728 communities to '1 E O , r M. the mission. create leadership development opportunities. .. 7.Create a welcome center for new learners 10.Implement and evaluate instructional strategies, „. filt 1111" fa that showcases ISD 728 and its diverse programs and schedule.,resulting in higher levels of � populations. learning. RS g0(,:8$ • { `06 `, V ",fir 1`Ec 8.Improve upon a committed,organizational 11.Implement no fee,all-day,every-day kindergarten.I Y'�) N- 1 culture that values collaboration with 12.Develop and implement a comprehensive early jfI p. o i I parents and community organizations and education foundational skills plan. �`, , ��A r agencies to achieve the district's mission. 13.Ensure a knowledge,skills and programming system+ 9.Create a "cradle through retirement" is integrated that prepares all students for success. . , / , 00 f � mission-supported,integrated community 14.Implement and evaluate the cost/benefits of I ! council that helps facilitate the flexible scheduling pilot programs. . r � � _ ; achievement of strategic objectives. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OUR STRATEGIES OUR STRATE ■ The measurable checkpoints and outcomes to which we will be What we must do as a system to achieve the strategic objectives. To remain focused on ac held accountable. WE will... We will not adopt a Each LEARNER will... 1. Continually identify, develop and empower current and future leaders unless it is: 1. Choose to continually engage in experiences that benefit the to carry out our mission and strategic objectives. 1. Consistent with our C community. 2. Refine educational delivery services to meet the needs of present and 2. Intentionally choose to acquire and apply knowledge and skills future learners so they achieve our mission and strategic objectives. 2. Accompanied by the consistent with their goals and passions. 3. Do whatever is necessary to create and sustain a culture in which all We will not allow ci 3. Articulate their dreams and create and carry out plans to achieve members of our community understand,support and contribute to our with the considerati those dreams. mission and strategic objectives. 4. Collaboratively engage all resources of our community necessary to achieve our mission and strategic objectives in ways that are mutually beneficial.