Murray County Central School District Capital Project Levy 2023
The Murray County Central School District is seeking approval for a capital projects levy to fund technology updates, maintenance of facilities, and other essential needs to support students and staff. The levy aims to minimize future budget cuts and address underfunding issues. Learn about the importance of this levy and what it will fund.
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MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY REFERENDUM - 2023 Public Meeting April 12, 2023
MCC CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Murray County Central School District is asking voters to approve a capital projects levy that will go into effect with taxes payable in 2024/fiscal year 2025 and will be applicable for 10 years. The levy increase will provide funding that supports the district s strategic commitment to stewardship. When funds are not available in capital form, money needs to come out of the general fund. MCC's Board policy states the District will strive to maintain a minimum fund balance of 20% of the annual budget. Our general fund will be below the target to begin the 23-24 school year.
WHY DO WE NEED THE LEVY? The levy is being pursued to provide our students and staff with updated technology, ongoing maintenance/upgrades to buildings/sites, the replacement and updates to textbooks, curriculum materials/equipment & musical instruments, safety/security upgrades and district owned transportation vehicle replacement. To minimize major reductions in the future due to inflation and ongoing underfunding by the state legislature, it's imperative to move these expenditures out of the general fund and into a newly passed capital project levy.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? Technology (Equipment, Software, Services, Salaries) Maintenance & Renovation of Existing Sites & Facilities Textbooks, Curriculum Materials/Equipment, Musical Instruments Safety and Security District Owned Transportation Vehicles
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? Technology (Equipment, Software, Services, Salaries) Due to advancements in technology that have rapidly made student devices used for learning obsolete, the district has had a difficult time maintaining its original replacement plan. In addition to necessary classroom technology and software, the district provides computers for students on a 1:1 basis. Classroom technology replacement cycles and software subscriptions vary. Student computers are replaced after six years of use. Related services include the maintenance of machines, necessary software, technology staff, and contracted services.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? Maintenance & Renovation of Existing Sites & Facilities Due to aging facilities, there is an ongoing need to maintain and improve facilities and grounds to extend the life of these buildings. Some examples of projects that would be funded by this levy would include repairing and replacing of roof systems, tuck pointing of buildings, replacement of HVAC systems, sidewalk and parking lot maintenance, floor replacement, and plumbing/electrical upgrades.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? Textbooks, Curriculum Materials/Equipment, Musical Instruments The District replaces textbooks and curriculum materials and equipment when the items are outdated due to evolving state standards or no longer in working condition. The levy will allow the district to purchase textbooks, curriculum materials and equipment, and musical instruments according to our curriculum replacement cycle.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? Safety and Security The need for maintaining and upgrading safety and security measures continues to increase. The capital projects levy will allow the district to maintain and increase safety and security measures throughout the district.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY FUND? District Owned Transportation Vehicles The District owns a fleet of five (5) vehicles for transportation of students outside of our transportation contract and other district needs. These are Type III vehicles transporting 9 students or less. There has been an increase in individual student transportation needs that the district needs to address. To be able to meet the needs of our students and keep vehicles in a safe condition by meeting the 12-year limit law, all 5 vehicles will need to be replaced over this 10-year period.
IS THIS A NEW LEVY? Yes. The last time new operation funds were asked for was in 2006. Over the years, inflationary costs have dwindled our general fund reserves making it challenging to sustain a feasible replacement/upgrade cycle. Educational programs require current materials and the ability to access resources.
LEVY COMPARISON ISD #2169 2500000 $1,947,681 $1,895,530 2000000 $1,713,609 $1,762,798 $1,760,058 $1,750,607 $1,707,450 $1,654,309 $1,649,925 $1,356,479 1500000 $1,151,316 1000000 500000 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
BUDGET CUTS? Nearly $400,000 in budget cuts have taken place over the last two years from the budget. These cuts continue to affect: Program offerings for students Larger class sizes Curriculum replacement cycles Facility & Technology Maintenance
NEEDS FOR OUR STUDENTS Program offerings for the needs of our students Maintenance of adequate Learning Environments Class sizes conducive to positive Learning Environments Updated curriculum materials Current & adequate technology Safety & Security
LEVY REFERENDUM There will be one levy question to authorize approximately $530,000 per year for a ten year period. The election date will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023 8:00 a.m.- 8:00p.m. One polling place will be at the Slayton Senior Center Absentee ballot voting & early voting is available at the District Office - 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday when school is in session. A simple majority is required for the vote to pass.
