Northern Cass School District Building Fund Public Meeting Monday, April 3rd (Hunter Ambulance Building) Monday, April 10th (Arthur Community Hall) Thursday, April 20th (Argusville Community Center) Monday, April 24th (Grandin Fire Hall) Thursday, May 4th (Northern Cass Auditorium)

Collective Commitments ‘We are dedicated and passionate about relationships, teaching and learning, self-reflection, acknowledging greatness, and support of the Northern Cass community’ ‘We are driven towards continuous improvement’

Northern Cass Why ‘We believe every child can change the world; therefore, we must provide a world class education’

Strategic Plan Goals Each student will graduate choice ready (career, job, or military). Northern Cass will foster a positive partnership with all stakeholders. Northern Cass will develop a formal communication plan to proactively engage stakeholders.

Small School Environment…Big School Opportunities Moving from good to great… Northern Cass Jaguar Academy Northern Cass Middle School Departmentalization in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades Nurtured Heart Approach Multi-Tier System of Support Northern Cass Teacher Leadership Academy Northern Cass Jaguar Vision (Channel 79) Northern Cass Website and App

Did You Know? Did you know? Athletic complex paid in full without the fund or raising taxes Addition to the playground was built through general fund dollars All maintenance and upkeep of the building has been done through our general fund

Where We Are At Currently Original Building Bond ‘On’ Mills Levied Original Building Bond ‘Off’ General Fund 70 Special Reserve 3 Miscellaneous Levy 12 Debt Service 30 7 Building Fund 10 Total Levy 115 102

Building Fund—The What North Dakota Century Code 57-15-16 allows the governing body of a district to levy taxes annually for a school building fund, not in excess of 20 mills We are asking for 10 mills It can be used for: The construction of school district buildings and facilities. The renovation, repair, or expansion or school district buildings and facilities. The improvement of school district buildings, facilities, or real property. Lease or rental of buildings. In North Dakota, 120 of 175 districts have a building fund In Cass County: 5 districts have a building fund (Maple Valley, Central Cass, and Northern Cass don’t)

Building Fund—The Why Building will be 18 years old Continued to use materials from when the districts combined including kitchen equipment, tables, and lockers in our locker rooms Building fund wasn’t needed when the building was constructed. Now needed for regular maintenance and to address growing enrollment and changes to the educational landscape Have been using the miscellaneous levy (12 mills) to support building and grounds projects With the state not increasing funding, we must now use those mills specifically for salaries and benefits in order to maintain a great staff

Building Fund—Taxpayer Savings Market Value 23 Mills Removed (cost) 10 Mills Added (cost) Total Savings $100,000 (Home) $103.50 $45.00 $58.50 $200,000 (Home) $207.00 $90.00 $117.00 $3,500/Acre (Land) $4.03/acre $1.75/acre $2.28/acre $4,500/Acre (Land) $5.18/acre $2.25/acre $2.93/acre

Building Fund—Draft of Three Year Plan 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Carpet (upstairs east wing and music room)/Flooring $30,000 Carpet/Flooring Locker Room Lockers $20,000 Track Resurface and Softball Infield Work $120,000 Locker Room Shower Renovation TBD Locker Room Show Renovation Ag Room Remodel $7,000 Office Space $10,000 Switch to LED Lights for Parking Lot and Gyms $40,000 Bleachers for softball field $15,000 Lunch Tables $5,000 Additional Power to Athletic Fields $25,000 Entry way for north side of the building $35,000 Resurface of auditorium stage and seating Equipment (scoreboards, tables, desks, cameras, etc.)

Building Fund—The How Vote will be held on Tuesday, June 13th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Polling will be done at the Northern Cass School Approved by a vote of the people with 60% of the vote

If It Doesn’t Pass Conversations will start regarding the following: Programs Class Sizes Staffing Extra-Curricular Activities

What We Hear Jon Martinson (North Dakota School Boards Association) It has been my good fortune to visit many schools in my travels around the state.  As I pulled up to the Northern Cass School  building, I thought it had been recently constructed.  Perhaps as recently as last fall.  It’s hard to believe that in two years, the facility will be twenty years old.  It’s in marvelous shape which is a tribute to the pride you all have in your school. A banner titled “Collective Commitments” greets visitors entering the school.  This banner mentions dedication, passion, greatness, and continuous improvement.   As it turns out, it served as a metaphor for my experience with you, your business manager, and school board members.  I was also impressed with a variety of student art displayed in the hallways and memorabilia in a display case from a recent trip to Germany and Spain by members of your school community.     Your school has a very positive, encouraging, and uplifting vibe.  It was a delight to visit your school and experience first-hand such a unique school environment.

Our Challenge Support Northern Cass and its move to greatness with a ‘yes’ vote on June 13th Visit the school for a tour and lunch at ANY time We want you to see: What we do Why we do it How we do it

Questions/Concerns? Contact me at 701-874-2322 or Cory.Steiner@northerncassschool.com