15-11120r RESOLUTION NO. 11120
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT 280 LEVY REFERENDA
WHEREAS, the levy referendum in the amount of$933.66 per pupil that was
approved by voters in 2005 is expiring; and
WHEREAS, general education aid from the state has not kept pace with inflation
and the purchasing power of the operating levy approved 10 years ago has been
commensurately reduced; and
WHEREAS, a successful passage of the levy renewal and additional inflation-
adjusted annual levy increase will enable the district to maintain current educational
programming; and
WHEREAS, the inflation-adjusted increase will not exceed 2%; and
WHEREAS, the district relies upon voter-approved operating levies for providing
several core educational services including providing extra math and reading support,
offering courses at Richfield High School which qualify for college credit, hiring
additional licensed teachers, and keeping class sizes below Board-approved goals; and
WHEREAS, successful passage of both levy referendums will help support and
challenge Richfield students and increase student achievement consistent with
community expectations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is open to and supportive of all avenues of
cooperation and collaboration with the Richfield schools; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the necessity of a strong school
system in order to attract and keep families thereby assuring the future of our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Richfield City Council supports
both the renewal of the existing referendum levy and the inflation-adjusted increase for
Richfield School District 280 and encourages residents to vote "yes" on both ballot
questions on November 3, 2015.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
October, 2015.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk