November 22, 2016 What are district residents being asked to - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Indian River School District “A Model of E xcellence” Current E xpense Referendum November 22, 2016

What are district residents being asked to approve? Increase in property tax to raise local funding for the following initiatives: • School safety • Student enrollment growth • Technology • Textbooks • Student organizations and programs Proposed tax increase of 49 cents per $100 of assessed property value

Why is this needed? • E nrollment increases across the district during the past seven years have put a strain on personnel and classroom resources • District cannot hire additional teachers authorized through the annual unit count • School safety personnel are funded through local funds • Additional funding is needed for technology and textbook upgrades • Funding is needed to assist student organizations and programs

Total District E nrollment 2010 - 2016 Total increase: 1,681 students Figures based on annual Sept. 30 unit count

Total District E nrollment E nrollment Increase 2010 - 2016 Additional Y ear Additional Students Teaching Units 2011-12 85 22 2012-13 276 22 2013-14 288 48 2014-15 407 34 2015-16 329 33 2016-17 296 35 Total 1,681 194 Figures based on annual Sept. 30 unit count

Total District E nrollment Projections 2016-2026 Y ear E nrollment Units 2016 10,467* 792.89* 2017 10,620 818.85 2019 11,147 882.35 2021 11,647 945.86 2023 12,201 1,009.36 2026 12,991 1,104.62 * - Actual

What has the district done to save money? • School, curriculum and Board of E ducation budgets reduced by 30 percent • District office and personnel budgets reduced by 50 percent • Outdoor E ducation Center at Ingram Pond program discontinued pending availability of funding • District-sponsored travel curtailed for 2016-17 • Director, assistant superintendent, principal and two assistant principal positions left vacant • Teaching and paraprofessional positions authorized through unit count being left vacant

What current initiatives will the tax increase fund? • School safety initiatives • Student enrollment growth • Technology • Textbooks • Student organizations and programs Total estimated cost: $7,350,000

School Safety • School security monitors (15 positions) • School resource officers (5 positions) • District investigators (2 positions) • Improvements to doors and windows • Purchase of radios, school and bus cameras, card readers and other security devices E stimated cost: $1,500,000

Student E nrollment Growth • Hiring of teachers and paraprofessionals authorized through the district’s annual unit count • Purchase of supplies, materials and furniture to accommodate additional students E stimated cost: $4,950,000

Technology • Computer/ tablet replacement • SMART board replacement • Switch expansion/ replacement • Software license upgrades E stimated cost: $450,000

Textbooks Textbook purchases related to increased enrollment • E nglish language arts • Math • Social studies • Science • Art, music, dance and theater E stimated cost: $300,000

Student Organizations • Funding for student clubs such as Odyssey of the Mind, HOSA, BPA, FF A, robotics and Math League • Band and athletic uniforms E stimated cost: $150,000

What will happen if the referendum does not pass? • Cuts in school safety • Significant reduction in staff due to inability to meet payroll • Larger class sizes • Further budget decreases • Loss of staff to other districts due to better working conditions • Inadequate instructional supplies and materials

Cost Analysis Item Cost School safety $ 1,500,000 Student enrollment growth $ 4,950,000 Technology $ 450,000 Textbooks $ 300,000 Student organizations $ 150,000 Total Cost $ 7,350,000 Chart reflects the local portion of each initiative

Property Tax Impact

Proposed property tax increase Beginning in Fiscal Y ear 2018 49 cents Per $100 assessed value Impact to average district property owner $95.41 per year Based on average district property assessment of $19,472

Overall Tax Impact Proposed Tax Rate Increases Initiative Increase School safety 10 cents Student enrollment growth 33 cents Technology 3 cents Textbooks 2 cents Student organizations/ programs 1 cent Total 49 cents Figures reflect cents per $100 assessed value

Overall Tax Impact Annual Impact to Average Taxpayer Initiative Increase School safety $ 19.47 Student enrollment growth $ 64.26 Technology $ 5.84 Textbooks $ 3.89 Student organizations/ programs $ 1.95 Total $ 95.41 Figures based on taxpayer with average assessment of $19,472

Impact to average district property owner $95.41 per year $7.95 per month $1.83 per week $0.26 per day Based on average district property assessment of $19,472

Sussex County School Tax Rates Current rates per $100 assessed value District Tax Rate Milford 5.3913 Laurel 4.989 Delmar 4.1417 Woodbridge 3.609 Seaford 3.36 Cape Henlopen 3.213 Indian River 2.578

Sussex County School Tax Rates With referendum approval District Tax Rate Milford 5.3913 Laurel 4.989 Delmar 4.1417 Woodbridge 3.609 Seaford 3.36 Cape Henlopen 3.213 Indian River 3.068

Overall Tax Impact Indian River School District tax rates Current Proposed Current expense 1.860 2.350 Tuition 0.470 0.470 Minor cap 0.032 0.032 Debt Service 0.216 0.216 Total 2.578 3 .068 Total impact to district resident with average assessment of $19,472* $95.41 per year (* - E stimated market value of $199,000-$225,000)

Recent Property Tax Reductions • Decrease of 11.1 cents per $100 of assessed value THIS YE AR due to decrease in tuition tax • Since Fiscal Y ear 2015, the district has lowered property taxes by 16.5 cents through reductions in debt service, minor cap and tuition • Savings of $32.13 for average district taxpayer

Recent Property Tax Reductions Fiscal Y ears 2015-2017 Fiscal Y ear Rate Reduction Savings 2015 .05 $ 9.74 2016 .004 $ 0.78 2017 .111 $21.61 Total .165 $32.13 Figures based on taxpayer with average assessment of $19,472

Computing Y our Tax Increase To calculate the increase in your tax bill for the referendum, use a rate of .49 Divide your property assessment by 100. Multiply that number by the tax rate above to determine the overall increase in your bill. E xample Assessment: $19,472 Divide assessment by 100 = 194.72 Multiply 194.72 by tax rate of .49 = $95.41 Y our overall tax bill will increase by $95.41

Need information about your property tax assessment? Visit: www.sussexcountyde.gov Click on “Tax Information” link at bottom right

Property Tax Assistance 1. E xemption for disabled residents 2. E xemption for residents over the age of 65 3. Sussex County property tax subsidy For applications and additional information, contact the Sussex County Treasury Division at 855-7824

Official Ballot To increase the current expense tax rate by $0.490/$100 of assessed value (49 cents/$100 assessed value). Such tax increase is to be used in the following manner: Proposed Expenditures Increase in Local Tax School Safety $0.10 Student Enrollment Growth $0.33 Technology $0.03 Textbooks $0.02 Student Organizations/Programs $0.01 TOTAL TAX INCREASE $0.49 FOR THE ADDITIONAL TAX AGAINST THE ADDITIONAL TAX

When and Where Can I Vote? November 22, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Polling Places E ast Millsboro E lementary School Georgetown E lementary School Indian River High School Long Neck E lementary School Lord Baltimore E lementary School Selbyville Middle School

Who is E ligible to Vote? • Indian River School District residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. • Voter registration is not required. • Proof of identification and residency is required to vote. • Absentee ballots available by mail until noon on November 18 and in person until noon on November 21 Affidavits available at all district schools. Contact Department of E lections at 856-5367.

Vote FOR the Current E xpense Initiative on November 22! Questions? Call the district’s Referendum Hotline at 436-1079