1. BUILDING OUR FUTURE!!! 2006-2009 40 th Annual CASE Convention – Breckenridge, Colorado July 30, 2009

2. Linda Chapman Superintendent Todd Jirsa Board of Education President Doug Frisbie Campaign Manager Tony Paglia Retired Director of Operations Rick Spear Director of Operations Rudy Andras RBC Capital Markets Don Weidinger The Neenan Company Travis Guerette RLH Engineering

4.  How a small mountain school district passed a mill and bond election on the first try… …against all odds!  Top Ten List of essential steps to take  Panel Discussion and Q&A with the experts  Attendees will receive a folder and CD full of helpful materials to use for an election

5. 1) Perform internal needs assessment 2) External verification of needs through a facilities assessment 3) Assess the political climate 4) Solicit community input 5) Collaborative design to identify options 6) Identify and enlist key players 7) Assess potential campaign strengths and weaknesses 8) Execute plan developed through #1-7 9) Deliver product as promised 10) Tell the story – maintain trust

6. Improved Public Perception! Quality Programming! Outstanding Staff! More Proficient & Advanced Students! Trust in Finances Restored! Safe and Healthy Environment! A District to be Proud of! A Great Place to Work!