Renewal Of Your Existing Budget Override Sedona-Oak Creek USD Renewal Of Your Existing Budget Override

Key Dates For The Election 11/6/2018 – Election Day 10/10/2018 – Early Ballots Go Out 10/8/2018 – Last Day To Register To Vote 8/10/10 – Pro/Con Statements Due 6/29/10 – Last Day For Board To Call For The Election

Past Election Results 2013 Override Renewal Passed – 15% 3685 Yes 2836 No 2012 Override Renewal Failed – 15% 4324 Yes 4360 No 2007 Override Renewals Passed 10% 2263 Yes 5% 2096 Yes 1763 No 1521 No

Steps For A Successful Effort Understand The Election Rules Know Your Audience Activities The District And Governing Board Can Do

Election Rules A.R.S. 15-511 Prohibits use of school district personnel, equipment, materials, buildings or other resources to influence the outcome of an election Prohibition on use of school district resources shall not deny the civil and political liberties of any person as guaranteed by the US and AZ constitution AZ Attorney General shall publish guidelines regarding election activities

Election Rules AZ Attorney General Guidelines prohibited activities include: Written materials to students Attempts to influence the vote or political activities of any employee Spending monies for membership in an association that attempts to influence the outcome of an election Use of school mailboxes, email and telephones Use of authority or position Campaign signs, buttons, t-shirts on campus

Election Rules AZ Attorney General Guidelines permitted activities include: Voter registration Publicity pamphlets and other official election publications Public forums Responses to questions Use of facilities by community groups or organizations Investigation of fiscal impact of ballot measure

Know Your Audience Demographics of Voters In The School District by: Party Gender Age County

District Demographics Total Registered Voters -13,072 Party 33% Democrat 28% Republican 39% Other Gender 45% Male 55% Female Age 19% Under 50 81% Over 50 County 18% Coconino 82% Yavapai

District Demographics Voted November 2016 - 10,824 Party 35% Democrat 29% Republican 36% Other Gender 44% Male 56% Female Age 14% Under 50 86% Over 50 County 16% Coconino 84% Yavapai

District Demographics Voted November 2014 - 6,759 Party 35% Democrat 35% Republican 30% Other Gender 45% Male 55% Female Age 5% Under 50 95% Over 50 County 21% Coconino 79% Yavapai

Activities You Can Do Be Proactive Do Voter Registration Every Year Publicize Publicity Pamphlet And Other Official Election Documents Ensure Accurate Information Is Available On All District Communications Including Fact Sheets Hold Multiple Public Forums Encourage Parents and Staff To Be Engaged Board Members Can Advocate Acting As Private Citizen

Conclusions 2018 Appears To Be The Year Of Education Continue to Communicate The Need For The Override AND No Tax Rate Increase With Passage Understand Who Will AND Won’t Vote Unified Support From Governing Board For The Override Expect 8,000-9,000 People To Vote

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