AA. District 112 Technology Referendum Presentation0
CITY OF
CAANHASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: October 10, 2011
SUBJ: Presentation by Superintendent Jim Bauck, Eastern Carver County
Schools, Regarding Their Proposed Technology Referendum on
November 8, 2011
The Eastern Carver County School District is bringing a technology referendum to
the voters on November 8, 2011. Superintendent Jim Bauck has asked for time on
our agenda to inform the Mayor and City Council of the need for this referendum.
Attached is information regarding the costs and benefits of the proposed referendum.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Email from Superintendent Jim Bauck dated October 5, 2011.
2. Eastern Carver County Schools Technology Referendum 2011 Handout.
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Gerhardt, Todd
From: Superintendent [ superintendent @District112.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 10:54 AM
Subject: Investing in Innovation: Technology Referendum 2011
Attachments: Technology Referendum 2011.pdf
Dear Key Communicators:
The Eastern Carver County School Board is bringing a technology referendum to voters on
November 8. I've been talking to community groups across the district in an attempt to
explain the need that compels us to ask the community for help. I've attached the handout I
bring to each meeting.
I'd like to highlight a couple of points with you.
Financially, the district is finding it harder and harder to maintain our current investment
in technology infrastructure and technology tools. We have been funding technology from our
capital budget. In an effort to keep up with the growing technology needs of staff and
students, we have put off needed repairs and maintenance of our 13 buildings. We can no
longer do that. We need to invest in our facilities. As we do that, we must reduce the
funding of technology in the years ahead. A successful technology referendum will provide a
stable funding source for technology, enabling us to address facilities through the capital
budget and technology primarily through the levy.
Our funding issues come at a time when technology is taking a larger role in instruction. I
tell all of the groups I visit with that technology doesn't replace good teaching. It
enhances good teaching. Teachers use technology in the classroom to engage and personalize
learning for students. Newer curriculum programs now require technology for learning. Our
redesign of the secondary program brought with it fabulous programs like Project Lead the
Way ... a series of classes devoted to college level engineering. We've put the technology in
place to support it; now we need to sustain it over time by ensuring the right technology is
in place. Our elementary program is introducing STEM concepts this year as part of its
INSPIRE effort to update and enhance instruction. Students need access to technology to make
that initiative successful.
Finally, we've been able to bring some great technology to our schools over the years. But
the fact is that not every school has access to the same technology. Some PTO funds have gone
to items like interactive white boards in some schools, but not others. It's important that
every school have the access to the technology they need to help our children succeed in the
global, 21st century economy.
So a lot hangs in the balance as we move forward with the referendum. As a Key Communicator,
I hope you will review the information and then let me know if you have questions ... or if you
are hearing anything in the community that we need to address.
I welcome the opportunity to answer your questions about this technology referendum. Don't
hesitate to contact me. And please visit our website for more information:
www. districtll2. org <http: / /www.districtll2.org / >.
Thank you for your continued interest in our schools.
Jim Bauck
Superintendent
Eastern Carver County Schools
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The Situation
Eastern Carver County Schools have invested the time and money necessary to strengthen and redesign
school programs at every level. The goal: ensuring our students are ready for success in the 21st century
world. Our new K -12 curriculum enhancements use technology to engage and motivate students. It is
a powerful too], extending and personalizing learning far beyond the limitations of a classroom.
Now, competing capital priorities are challenging the district's ability to continue investing in technology
into the future. We need a stable funding source dedicated to technology.
November 8 Ballot Proposal
On November 8, 2011, the School Board is asking residents to consider creating a stable technology
funding source. On Election Day, one proposal will be on the ballot:
A capital projects referendum in support of technology — $1.98 million /year for 10 years
To support average estimated annual expenditures of:
Classroom technology
$349,785
Student devices
$758,338
Teacher devices
$164,536
Course content specific
$277,725
Infrastructure
$433,420
How do other communities invest in educational technology?
District
Current Proposed
Eden Prairie
$648 per pupil
Minnetonka
$624 per pupil
Wayzata
$539 per pupil
Bloomington
$293 per pupil
Edina
$120 per pupil $549
Eastern Carver Co.
$0 per pupil $220
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Consequences of Defeated Referendum
✓ Unreliable technology in labs and classrooms
✓ Classroom technology will compete with roofs, parking lots for funds
✓ Fewer technology choices will limit curriculum innovation
✓ Students less engaged, less prepared for real -world technology use
Who will benefit from an investment in innovation and technology?
Students—
Greater access to personal computing devices
✓ Interactive access to teachers
✓ Collaborate across classrooms
✓ Communicate around the world
✓ Innovative classes to prepare for post secondary success
Teachers—
✓ Access to rich resources beyond the classroom
✓ Improved opportunities to personalize instruction for students
✓ Ability to connect with students in meaningful learning beyond the school day
✓ Sound reinforcement to ensure all students hear /engage in the lesson
Will you invest in innovation?
By investing in their children and their schools, Eastern Carver County residents will enable their
school district to continue to strengthen student access to technology. The monthly "investment in
technology" looks like this based on the homestead /residential rate:
Market Value Monthly Impact Annual Impact
$200,000
$5.66
$68
$ 240,000
$ 7.00
$ 84
$300,000
$9.00
$108
$400,000
$12.41
$149
$500,000
$15.58
$187
$1,000,000
$35.08
$421
Absentee Ballots Available October 7
Anyone who will not be in town to vote on November 8 can vote by absentee ballot between October 7
and November 7. Request an application for an absentee ballot from the Superintendent's office —
952.556.6110.
Go to the Polls November 8!
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Residents of Carver— East Union Elementary School, 15655 County Road 43, Carver
Residents of Chaska /Chaska Township — Chaska Middle School West, 140 Engler Blvd. Chaska
Residents of Chanhassen — Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen
Residents of Victoria /Laketown Township —Victoria City Hall, 7951 Rose, Victoria
www.districtll2.org
Prepared and paid for by: Independent School District 112 (Eastern Carver County Schools), 11 Peavey Road, Chaska, MN, 55318.
This publication is not circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question.