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Indian River School District

Indian River School District. “A Model of Excellence”. Current Expense Referendum. March 2, 2017. What are district residents being asked to approve?. Increase in property tax to raise local funding for the following initiatives:. Student enrollment growth School safety

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Indian River School District

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  1. Indian River School District “A Model of Excellence” Current Expense Referendum March 2, 2017

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

  3. Why is this needed? • Enrollment increases across the district during the past seven years have put a strain on personnel and classroom resources • District may not be able to 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 to provide additional services to students • Possible state budget cuts in Fiscal Year 2018

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

  5. Total District Enrollment Enrollment Increase 2010 - 2016 Additional YearAdditional StudentsTeaching Units 2011-12 85 22 2012-13 276 22 2013-14 288 48 2014-15 407 34 2015-16 329 33 2016-1729635 Total 1,681 194 Figures based on annual Sept. 30 unit count

  6. Total District Enrollment Projections 2016-2026 YearEnrollmentUnits 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

  7. State Budget Reductions • For Fiscal Year 2018, the State of Delaware is considering cutting its education budget by an estimated $15 million. • Approximately half of this total will come from public school districts statewide. • The impact to the Indian River School District is estimated to be $900,000.

  8. What will happen if the referendum does not pass? • $13 million in budget cuts; about one-third of district budget • Cuts in school safety programs • Significant reduction in staff due to inability to meet payroll • Larger class sizes • Inadequate instructional supplies and materials • Elimination of student programs

  9. Potential Staff Reductions If referendum does not pass • Employee Group Positions Eliminated • Administrators 5* • Secretaries 7.5 • Custodians 10 • Food Service 12 • Paraprofessionals 20 • Teachers 90 * - In addition to 5 positions currently being left unfilled Reductions would represent approximately 10 percent of the district workforce

  10. Additionally… • With referendum approval, the district will still need to reduce its budget by more than $5 million • Previous state budget cuts and construction cost overruns have cut into district reserves • Estimates include anticipated state budget cuts in Fiscal Year 2018

  11. What has the district done to save money? • Left 5 administrative positions unfilled • Cut 5 additional positions for Fiscal Year 2018 • Closed the Outdoor Education Center at Ingram Pond for 2016-2017 • Reduced discretionary budgets • Curtailed district-sponsored travel

  12. What corrective actions were taken as a result of the state audit? Financial Oversight: • Hired an experienced, well-reputed Director of Business • Prohibited the sharing of passwords in the state’s financial system • Refined and/or created internal control policies • Arranged ongoing training for financial staff

  13. What corrective actions were taken as a result of the state audit? Employee Compensation: • Provided updated salary information to employees for review/verification • Reduced mileage reimbursements by obtaining a state fleet vehicle • Required Board of Education approval for all administrative salary adjustments

  14. Additionally… • Greater detail regarding discussions will be included in Board of Education meeting minutes (irsd.net). • The public is invited to attend the district’s monthly Finance Committee meeting, which is held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Indian River Educational Complex in Selbyville.

  15. Current Expense

  16. What current initiatives will the tax increase fund? • Student enrollment growth • School safety initiatives • Student services and support Total estimated cost: $7,350,000

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

  18. 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 Estimated cost: $1,200,000

  19. Student Services and Support • Technology upgrades to computers/tablets, SMART boards and switches • Software license upgrades • Textbook purchases in English language arts, math, social studies, science, art, music, dance and theater • Funding for student clubs such as Odyssey of the Mind, HOSA, BPA, FFA, robotics and Math League • Funding for other services impacting students, including transportation Estimated cost: $1,200,000

  20. Cost Analysis ItemCost Student enrollment growth $ 4,950,000 School safety$ 1,200,000 Student services and support$ 1,200,000 Total Cost $ 7,350,000 Chart reflects the local portion of each initiative

  21. Property Tax Impact

  22. Proposed property tax increase Beginning in Fiscal Year 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

  23. Overall Tax Impact Proposed Tax Rate Increases InitiativeIncrease Student enrollment growth 33 cents School safety 8 cents Student services and support8 cents Total49 cents Figures reflect cents per $100 assessed value

  24. 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

  25. Overall Tax Impact Tax increase related to assessed value Assessed ValueTax Increase $10,000$49 $19,472* $95.41 $30,000 $147 $40,000$196 * - Average district property assessment ( Estimated market value of $199,000-$225,000)

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

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

  28. Overall Tax Impact Indian River School District tax rates CurrentProposed Current expense1.860 2.350 Tuition 0.470 0.470 Minor cap 0.032 0.032 Debt Service0.2160.216 Total 2.5783.068 Total impact to district resident with average assessment of$19,472* $95.41 per year (* - Estimated market value of $199,000-$225,000)

  29. Recent Property Tax Reductions • Decrease of 11.1 cents per $100 of assessed valueTHIS YEAR due to decrease in tuition tax • Since Fiscal Year 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

  30. Recent Property Tax Reductions Fiscal Years 2015-2017 Fiscal YearRate ReductionSavings 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

  31. Computing Your 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. Example Assessment: $19,472 Divide assessment by 100 = 194.72 Multiply 194.72 by tax rate of .49 = $95.41 Your overall tax bill will increase by $95.41

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

  33. Property Tax Assistance • State Senior Citizen School Tax Credit • Exemption for disabled residents • Exemption for residents over the age of 65 • Sussex County property tax subsidy For applications and additional information, contact the Sussex County Exemption Coordinator at 855-7762

  34. Property Tax Assistance State Senior Citizen School Tax Credit Filing deadline: April 30, 2017 Must be full-time, primary residence Must have lived in Delaware for the last three years prior to July 1, 2017 Must have Delaware driver’s license Statewide application deadline is April 30 Exemption does not transfer to new property; must complete new application if move Sussex County Exemption Coordinator, 855-7762

  35. Property Tax Assistance Exemption for disabled residents Filing date: January 1 – April 30 Totally disabled Full-time resident of property for preceding five years as of July 1, 2017 Income other than Social Security cannot exceed $6,000, or $7,500 if married Exemption applies to taxable assessment up to $12,500 of assessed value Sussex County Exemption Coordinator, 855-7762

  36. Property Tax Assistance Exemption for residents over 65 Filing date: January 1 – April 30 65 years of age by June 30, 2017 Full-time resident of property for preceding five years as of July 1, 2017 Income other than Social Security cannot exceed $6,000, or $7,500 if married Exemption applies to taxable assessment up to $12,500 of assessed value Sussex County Exemption Coordinator, 855-7762

  37. Property Tax Assistance Sussex County Property Tax Subsidy Filing date: July 1 – September 30 Full-time resident of property for preceding five years as of July 1, 2017 Applies to county portion of tax only Annual income cannot exceed $15,800, or $20,000 if married Applies to first $16,000 of taxable assessments Liquid assets or real estate, other than home, must be less than $15,000 Property owner must re-apply each year Sussex County Exemption Coordinator, 855-7762

  38. Official Ballot

  39. 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 ExpendituresIncrease in Local Tax Student Enrollment Growth $0.33 School Safety $0.08 Student Services and Support $0.08 (Textbooks, technology, student organizations and other support services) TOTAL TAX INCREASE $0.49 FOR THE ADDITIONAL TAX AGAINST THE ADDITIONAL TAX

  40. When and Where Can I Vote? Thursday, March 2, 2017* 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Polling Places East Millsboro Elementary School Georgetown Elementary School Indian River High School Long Neck Elementary School Lord Baltimore Elementary School Selbyville Middle School * - In the event of inclement weather, the referendum will be rescheduled for March 16, 2017

  41. Who is Eligible to Vote? • Indian River School District residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. • Residents DO NOT have to be property owners according to state law. • Voter registration is not required. • Proof of identification and residency is required to vote. • Absentee ballots available by mail until noon on February 24 and in person until noon on March 1.Contact Department of Elections at 856-5367.

  42. Vote FOR the Current Expense Initiative on March 2! Questions? Call the district’s Referendum Hotline at 436-1079 or visit irsd.net/referendum

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