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Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy

Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy. Comprises 18% of the district’s total general fund revenue Cannot exceed 28% of our total state and federal revenues Provides funding for: Classroom teachers and instructional aides Nurses, counselors, librarians, staff

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Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy

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  1. Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy • Comprises 18% of the district’s total general fund revenue • Cannot exceed 28% of our total state and federal revenues • Provides funding for: • Classroom teachers and instructional aides • Nurses, counselors, librarians, staff • Classes for high-achieving students • Programs to bring students up to grade level • Programs for students with special needs • Arts, music, and athletics, extracurricular programs

  2. The Budget Squeeze State funding reductions since 2008-09

  3. The Budget Squeeze Cost of unfunded state regulatory mandatessince 2008-2009

  4. Impacts to Date • Larger elementary class sizes (78% increase in the number of K-6 classrooms exceeding class size limits) • Reductions in elementary and middle school counselors • Reductions in student transportation and classroom support • Elimination of extended day Kindergarten • Elimination of Mountain School • Elimination of elementary sports

  5. Future Impacts $2,300,000 in reductions (estimated) for 2012-13 will likely result in: • Additional increases in class size • Reduction in highly capable and intervention programs • More reductions in support services such as counseling and nursing • Reduction in extra-curricular offerings – clubs and sports

  6. Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy: The Facts • Two year duration (beginning Jan 2013)

  7. Replacement Technology Levy

  8. Technology Levy: The Facts • Two Year Duration (beginning Jan 2013)

  9. Impact on Taxpayers * Average home values for 2008 and 2012 were obtained from the Skagit County Assessor’s Office on December 2, 2011. The value listed for 2013 is an estimate.

  10. The importance of February’s levy vote for the students of Mount Vernon Schools cannot be overstated. • Expectations have never been higher • Student needs have never been greater • The stakes for our community have never been more pressing

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