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

2. 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

3. 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 No

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

5. Election Rules
A.R.S
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

6. 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, and telephones
Use of authority or position
Campaign signs, buttons, t-shirts on campus

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Questions?
Thank You!