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[10-Year Technology Plan]
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[Absentee Ballot Form Application][Community Report Referendum 2011]
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Innovation Requires Investment
Please remember to vote on November 8!
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Residents of Carver - East Union Elementary School, 15655 County Road 43, Carver
Residents of Chaska/Chaska Township - Chaska Middle School West, 140 Engler Blvd., Chaska
Residents of Chanhassen - Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen
Residents of Victoria/Laketown Township - Victoria City Hall, 7951 Rose, Victoria
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The Situation
Eastern Carver County Schools have invested the time and money necessary to strengthen and redesign school programs at every level. The goal: ensuring our students are ready for success in the 21st century world. Our new K-12 curriculum enhancements use technology to engage and motivate students. It is a powerful tool, extending and personalizing learning far beyond the limitations of a classroom.
Now, competing capital priorities are challenging the district's ability to continue investing in technology into the future. We need a stable funding source dedicated to technology
November 8 Ballot Proposal
On November 8, 2011, the School Board is asking residents to consider creating a stable technology funding source. On Election Day, one proposal will be on the ballot:
A capital projects referendum in support of technology - $1.98 million/year for 10 years
To support average estimated annual expenditures of:
| Classroom technology | $349,785 |
| Student devices | $758,338 |
| Teacher devices | $164,536 |
| Course content specific | $277,725 |
| Infrastructure | $433,420 |
What's the plan?
The School Board's proposal extends 10 years. Beyond year 3, the district will be finishing large projects, evaluating tools, establishing a stable replacement cycle and reviewing best practices in education to determine where technology is shifting and how we can best support students.
Year 1 Plan
- Sound reinforcement system expand to 100 additional classrooms
- Begin replacement of LCD projectors
- Expand purchase of personal computing devices like iPads
- Improved websites to allow more interactivity
- Begin expansion of wireless access to all schools
- Expand video capacity to more schools, allowing students to share video between classrooms, building a sense of school community
- Expand purchase of classroom responders and interactive white boards across schools
- Offer support to teachers with innovative technology applications through grants
Year 2 Plan
- Re-establish replacement schedule for school computer labs
- Incorporate additional digital resources into the middle level science curriculum
- Continue infrastructure upgrades to expand network capacity
- Expand courses available using technology, e.g. Project Lead the Way
- Infrastructure in more buildings to allow students access to school networks on their own devices
- More classrooms fitted with sound reinforcement systems
Year 3 Plan
- Continue replacement cycle for computer labs
- Continue infrastructure updates
- Continue investment in personal computing devices and classroom technology
Year 4 and Beyond
- Continue to upgrade and replace technology tools and infrastructure as required
- Review best practices to determine where technology is headed and how to best support students
How do other communities invest in educational technology?
Currently, our district uses the Capital Fund to finance hardware, software and technology devices. Many school districts use funds from other technology referenda as a stable funding source to support technology needs.
| District | | Current Tech Levies | | Proposed |
| Eden Prairie | | $648 per pupil | | |
| Minnetonka | | $624 per pupil | | |
| Wayzata | | $539 per pupil | | |
| Bloomington | | $293 per pupil | | |
| Edina | | $120 per pupil | | $549 |
| Eastern Carver Co. | | $ 0 per pupil | | $220 |
Consequences of Defeated Referendum
- Unreliable technology in labs and classrooms
- Classroom technology will compete with roofs, parking lots for funds
- Fewer technology choices will limit curriculum innovation
- Students less engaged, less prepared for real-world technology use
Who will benefit from an investment in innovation and technology?
Students--
- Greater access to personal computing devices
- Interactive access to teachers
- Collaborate across classrooms
- Communicate around the world
- Innovative classes to prepare for post secondary success
Teachers --
- Access to rich resources beyond the classroom
- Improved opportunities to personalize instruction for students
- Ability to connect with students in meaningful learning beyond the school day
- Sound reinforcement to ensure all students hear/engage in the lesson
Will you invest in innovation?
By investing in their children and their schools, Eastern Carver County residents will enable their school district to continue to strengthen student access to technology. The monthly "investment in technology" looks like this based on the homestead/residential rate:
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Market Value | Monthly Impact | Annual Impact |
| $200,000 | $5.66 | $68 |
| $240,000 | $7.00 | $84 |
| $300,000 | $9.00 | $108 |
| $400,000 | $12.41 | $149 |
| $500,000 | $15.58 | $187 |
| $1,000,000 | $35.08 | $421 |
Absentee Ballots Available October 7
Anyone who will not be in town to vote on November 8 can vote by absentee ballot between October 7 and November 7. Request an application for an absentee ballot from the Superintendent's office - 952.556.6110.
Go to the Polls November 8!
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Residents of Carver - East Union Elementary School, 15655 County Road 43, Carver
Residents of Chaska/Chaska Township - Chaska Middle School West, 140 Engler Blvd. Chaska
Residents of Chanhassen - Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen
Residents of Victoria/Laketown Township - Victoria City Hall, 7951 Rose, Victoria
If you have questions about the Technology Referendum, please contact Lori Kendall, Community Relations, at KendallL@district112.org.
This information was prepared by: Independent School District 112 (Eastern Carver County Schools), 11 Peavey Rd., Chaska, MN 55318. This information is not circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question.
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