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~ Mayor Reimann requested that in future elections. the School District provide the people with as much information as possible in order to make their decision. Councilmember DeLuca stated that he is concerned with situations where teachers campaign the parents by using scare tactics (major program cuts) on a captive audience (the students). Mr. Finch stated that staff may make comments and discuss the issues with students but no campaign is waged through the students; major program cuts was not a scare tactic. it was the truth. Mayor Reimann expressed concern with the fact that the 4.6 million levy was not publicized as a permanent increase anywhere but on the last line of the voter's ballot. Mr. Finch stated that the District might be faulted but he feels it does a good job of providing information and quality education; the voters must also take some responsibility for researching issues prior to voting. Mr. Finch noted that District No. 11 operates on less money per pupil than most districts in the metro area. Mr. Dahle presented copies of a table showing referendum levies payable in 1988 in the seven county metro area and a comparison of EARC Value Per Pupil Unit (see attachments to these minutes). ~) Mr. Dahle noted that District 11 would have to raise the levy 30-40 mills in order to have the amount of dollars other school districts have and yet yet District 11 is expected to have the same programs available. Mayor Reimann inquired if current teach~r salary negotiations could result in negating what the levy increase was intended for. Mr. Finch replied that a contract settlement was just reached and it compares to wbat otber scbool districts settled at; even witb tbe settlement. he is sure tbe levy will cover tbe budget. Mr. Finch noted District 11 being a low revenue generator is more of an impact on tbe budget tban salary settlements. Mr. Dable stated that a major reason for District 11 being"a low revenue generator is because it bas sparce population witb not mucb commercial base and desegregation; districts witb AFDC students get extra financial aid. Mr. Fincb stated tbat tbe Scbool District is concerned witb fiscal disparities and is lobbying to avert any major cbanges to it because it benefits tbe scbool district and builds some equity into tbe tax base tbat is lacking. Mr. Hartley inquired if it is possible for tbe scbool district to sbare it's training programs witb city employees. ,,) -, Mr. Fincb replied tbat tbe District does invest a lot of time and effort in staff development and tbere is no reason wby municipal staff from any city City Council/January 19. 1988 Page :3 of 4 , CSt.