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RESOLUTION NO. 9667
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING LEVY REFERENDUMS
WHEREAS, levies approved by voters in the 1970s and 1980s are
expiring, which provide $2.6 million in annual operating revenue to maintain
current educational programs for students; and
WHEREAS, State funding has not kept pace with students needs,
necessitating $5.8 million in program and service cuts over the past five years;
and
WHEREAS, a successful passage of the levy renewal and additional levy
request will enable the district to maintain current programs, support key
educational areas such as reading and literacy, reduced class sizes, extended
day kindergarten, and advanced placement, and protect against rising costs;
and;
WHEREAS, successful passage of both operating 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 November 8, 2005 Operating Levy Referendums for Richfield
School District 280 and encourages residents to vote yes on both ballot
questions.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th
day of October, 2005. /')
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Martin J. Ki(~Gk Mayor
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