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Somerset School District

Somerset School District. Randal Rosburg District Administrator. Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow. Outcomes for Today . Overview Somerset School District Impact The existing funding system Solutions Research on this topic Consider this… My thoughts Questions.

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Somerset School District

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  1. Somerset School District Randal Rosburg District Administrator Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  2. Outcomes for Today • Overview • Somerset School District • Impact • The existing funding system • Solutions • Research on this topic • Consider this… • My thoughts • Questions Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  3. Overview • Somerset School District Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  4. Where in WI is Somerset? • Northwest • “Indianhead” • St. Croix County • St. Paul/Mpls, MN – 40 miles • Madison – 250 miles • Superior – 165 miles Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  5. Current District Demographics • 3000+ residents • 1506 students • 3 schools/1 campus:Elementary – JK-4Middle – 5-8High – 9-12 • 5 municipalities • 154 Square miles Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  6. Mission Statement “The School District of Somerset is committed to developing motivated, educated and responsible citizens who are prepared to successfully adapt to the changing global environment.” Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  7. Belief Statements • We can educate every child. • Character education is vital in the education of students • There is an optimal environment for learning. That environment is:-Safe -Healthy -Differentiated-Respectful -Structured -Nurturing-Goal Oriented Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  8. Belief Statements (cont’d) • The school and community are interdependent with potential to positively impact each other • Positive relationships are key to being adaptable • Learning needs to be linked to practical applications of knowledge. • Technology should be infused into teaching, learning and assessment. Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  9. Objectives #1: 100% of our graduates will learn through a globalized curriculum, with rigorous and relevant instruction and assessment, and infused with technology to prepare students for the 21st Century. #2: We will align curricular performance standards to practical, relevant and authentic applications. #3: 100% of our students will have a formal Career Plan by the end of their sixth grade year. Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  10. 2006-2011 Strategic Plan Strategy 1: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment • Action Plan A: Infusion of Technology • Action Plan B: Infusion of Global Curriculum • Action Plan C: Rigorous & Individualized Curriculum • Action Plan D: Thematic & Relevant Instruction and Assessment. Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  11. 2006-2011 Strategic Plan Strategy 2: Character Education • Action Plan A: Communication Program • Action Plan B: Modeling Program • Action Plan C: Teacher Knowledge/Skills • Action Plan D: Enforce School Policy in Accordance with Character Education Online Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  12. 2006-2011 Strategic Plan Strategy 3: Career Education • Action Plan A: Career Plan Development • Action Plan B: Career Education Infusion • Action Plan C: Adaptability and Teamwork Skills Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  13. 2006-2011 Strategic Plan Strategy 4: Community Involvement • Action Plan A: Create Partnerships • Action Plan B: Enhance Knowledge and Awareness of Community Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  14. Adequate Yearly Progress Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  15. 115 Certified Staff 50 Support Staff 7 Administrators Contracted Services:-Transportation -Custodial-Food Service -Lawn Care-Snowplowing Elem. School = 656(Capacity = 625) Middle School = 414(Capacity = 480) High School = 436(Capacity = 400) (Enrollment Count As of 10/2/06) Somerset Students & Staff Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  16. Diversity • Student information • Race:92.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% American Indian, 1.1% Black • Gender:51.7% Male, 48.4% Female • Language:45 ELL Students • Special Needs173 Special Education Students Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  17. Graduation Rates Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  18. Enrollment 1994-2006 (+54.6%) Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  19. Proj. Enrollment 2006-2014 (+11%) (Actual 1506) Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  20. Projected Population Growth Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  21. District Budget Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  22. 06-07 Fund 10 – Revenue Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  23. 06-07 Fund 10 - Expenditures Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  24. Fund Balance • Strive for 18% of operating expenses • Actual for 2006-07 = 19.05% • $2,603,598.67 Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  25. Land Values Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  26. Tax Levy History Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  27. Mill Rate History Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  28. Property Tax Impact Estimated Median Home Value for Greater Somerset Area = $231,000 Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  29. Debt Schedule Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  30. Costs vs. Revenue Limits Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  31. Free/Reduced Lunch Participants Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  32. Variables • That impact budgeting • Increasing student enrollment • Increasing equalized land value • Decreasing or lower state aide • That result in • Increasing the tax levy • Raising local taxes • For the past 15 plus years Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  33. Impact • To Somerset Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  34. The Local Voice • Somerset Taxpayers • We like our schools • But, • NO MORE TAXES Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  35. Revenue Limits • Conservative Board budgets at that limit or a lesser amount • Increase in class size • Limited funding for hiring new teachers • Lost local control • No increase in • Classroom, athletic or activity budgets • Reduced trips and staff development • Increased student fees Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  36. QEO • Total packet settlements • Above QEO • A growing and affluent community • Teachers and staff • Hired within the last 10 years • Not able to afford homes in Somerset • Median home value in Somerset • $231,000 Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  37. Two-Thirds Funding • 2/3 went to public school districts • Somerset’s share • Less than 2/3 • Levy Increases • Increase to local tax payers • Mill rate varies • Annual taxes vary Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  38. 3 Year Averaging • Delayed funding for students in schools • Larger class sizes • Not able to hire teachers • Limited funding for needed resources • New students arrive after count dates • Full funding occurs in three-four years/student • Rapid growth in student enrollment • 30, 90, 150, 50, 8 new students over time Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  39. SAGE • Not enrolled • Student : Teacher ratio to high, 22:1 • No additional classrooms for expansion • Not enough in SAGE funds and budget to support the necessary number of teachers to achieve the 15:1 ratio Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  40. Four-Year Old Kindergarten • One of the first to have this program • 84 students, ½ day program, 4 sections • Two classrooms, Increasing enrollment • No empty classrooms for expansion • Options • Move program off campus, added cost • Eliminate the Four-Year Old Program • Free up 2 classrooms and add one additional section at 3rd and 4th grade, 26/27 to 20/21 per section Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  41. 2000-01 School Year Elementary = 15-18Budget = $1,200 Middle = 16-18Budget = $1,000 High = 18-20Budget = $400 2006-07 School Year Elementary = 25-27Budget = $1,200(Lost SAGE funds.) Middle = 22-26Budget = $1,000 High = 26-34Budget = $400 Class Sizes & Class Budgets Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  42. Attempts to Expand • April 1995 – Passed Referenda to build a 9-12 high school for 400 students • April 2001 – Passed Referenda to build a Jk-4 elementary school for 575 students • April 2005 – Failed Referenda to purchase land and build 2 schools • August 2005 – Failed Special Election Referendum to purchase land Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  43. Attempts to Expand, cont’d • November 2005 – Petition stopped Note Anticipation Note to purchase land • April 2006 – Failed Referendum to add on to existing buildings. Successful referendum to purchase land. • November 2006 – Condemnation hearing on land, lowest fair market value • Increases the local debt • Increases property taxes Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  44. Solutions • Research data Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  45. Solution- Richard Sim’s, Sierra Institute on Applied Economics • Low taxes are not the key to creating jobs and income in a state. • Low taxes are associated with low levels of public services. • Spending on K-12 education can be a significant contributor to economic growth. • WASDA Fall Conference, 9.21.2006 Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  46. Solution- Allan Odden, Consortium for Policy Research in Education UW-Madison • The Wisconsin School Finance Adequacy Initiative-a “cost out” study. • How much money per pupil is needed to educate Wisconsin’s students to a rigorous proficiency standard. • WASDA Fall Conference, 9.22.2006 Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  47. Solution- Thomas B. Fordham, Institute • Weighted Student Funding • Funding that follows the student • Funding varies to meet child’s needs • Real dollars, accountability on results • All levels, federal/state/district/school • Simple and transparent • http://www.edexcellence.net/fundthechild/news.cfm Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  48. Consider This… • Items to ponder Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  49. Considerations- Randy Rosburg, Somerset District • Improve the funding program-the product • Change the conversation • Product and process • Funding to support learning • Start with the end in mind • Support the end with resources and funding • Major change with a positive sweeping impact • Mobile students need mobile funds Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

  50. Considerations- Randy Rosburg, Somerset District • Improvements to the funding process • Keep education a priority • Allow those impacted by the decision to be part of the decision-making process • Local involvement & control • Fund or remove mandates-requirements • www.jamievollmer.com Jamie Vollmer • Diversify funding streams • Lessen the property tax burden • Eliminate Revenue Limits Learning Today to Succeed Tomorrow

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