BRUCE SCHOOL REFERENDUM February 7, 2015

REFERENDUM AMOUNT & TIMELINE  The current referendum for the Bruce School District runs through the school year  The new referendum will start with the school year

 $400,000 for 5 years  An increase of $50,000 per year REFERENDUM AMOUNT & TIMELINE

AFFECT ON TAXES  for every $1,000 of value  Increased taxes:  $50,000 home = $7.85 yearly  $75,000 home = $11.77 yearly  $100,000 home = $15.69 yearly

MILL RATE HISTORY FOR RUSK COUNTY Year Bruce Chetek- Wey.FlambeauLadysmith

REVENUE LIMIT HISTORY FOR RUSK COUNTY (Per pupil spending) Bruce 9,408 C-Wey. 9,340 Flambeau 10,283 Ladysmith 10, ,2709,26510,20810, ,1929,17710,11710, ,0889,12710,08310, ,5729,65810,51610,675

NEED FOR REFERENDUM DOLLARS  Continue yearly maintenance projects  Transportation needs – purchase bus yearly & cameras in buses  Technology upgrades – infrastructure, wireless access schoolwide, and computer purchases  Projects to ensure the safety of our students  Maintain curriculum needs

CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Roof Repair  Window & Door Replacement  HVAC system upgrades  Tuck Pointing  Updated Fire Alarm System

CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Purchase a new bus annually & 2 vans  Technology upgrades continue – wireless access increased & purchase of new computers, 1-to-1 computers at the high school, Computer Carts for Elementary and Middle School

CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Distance Learning Upgrades, PolyCom purchase  Maintain curriculum offerings

BRUCE SCHOOL SAVINGS SINCE 2011 REFERENDUM PASSED  Food Service - Program changes and increased student participation for breakfast and lunch - $100,000 per year  Health Insurance – Plan changes, employee pays 12% of premiums, original member of Northwest Insurance Co- op - $100,000 per year  Cash in Lieu of Insurance – 12 participants currently - $96,000 per year

BRUCE SCHOOL SAVINGS SINCE 2011 REFERENDUM PASSED  Short-Term Borrowing – Established line of credit borrowing, have not had to do short term borrowing in 2 years - $35,000 per year  Refinanced Unfunded Liability – save $15,000 per year  Wisconsin Retirement – Employees pay 50% of retirement contributions - $180,000 per year  Tech Ed/Ag. Program – Went from 3 positions to 2 positions - $70,000 per year

WE’VE GOT A GREAT SCHOOL

STATE REPORT CARDS  Bruce Elementary School – Exceeds Expectations  Bruce Middle School – Exceeds Expectations  Bruce High School – Exceeds Expectations

OTHER STATEWIDE RECOGNITION  Bruce Middle School – Wisconsin Spotlight School  Bruce Elementary School – Wisconsin School of Recognition  Bruce Middle School – Wisconsin School of Recognition  Bruce High School – US News & World Report Best High Schools