Operating Levy Referendum, Nov. 7th
And School Board Election
Dear Families:
Operating Levy Referendum and School Board Election
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is election day.
If you would like to vote early, absentee voting is available at the District Office, 10 Civic Center Plaza, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents of Mankato Area Public Schools will vote on an Operating Levy and the election of three School Board members.
As a result of our Operating Levy expiring on June 30, 2018, our School Board has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authority. This proposed authorization would include an increase of $365 per pupil and would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years beginning with taxes payable in 2018.
The most common question we hear is, “What will the money be used for?” The dollars go to people, programs and day-to-day operations. Here is a link to our Q & A article which will help answer that question. This is an exciting time for our growing school community. Funding will help us to continue our work and provide the resources we need for the education of each child, retaining and recruiting staff and our daily costs.
Please visit the District website www.isd77.org under “ quick links” where you will find more information about the operating levy, a tax impact calculator for your property, and candidate information.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the District Office at
507-387-1868 or email maps@isd77.k12.mn.us.
Washington Elementary Family Reading Night
Washington Elementary Presents…..
Family Literacy Fun Night!
When: Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Where: Washington Elementary School
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Free pizza will be served from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Students will receive two steps for attending
Family Literacy Night in their Wildcat Logs.
Mingle through the Interactive Reading Stations in classrooms around the school.
Come and enjoy a performance by Washington Students as they share
their talents in a Reader’s Theatre Show in the Media Center!
Mr. Baier and Student Leaders will be leading The Leader in Me learning sessions with Families (Session I: 6:00-6:20, Session II, 6:30-6:50 and Session III, 7:00-7:20 pm)
PTO will be hosting a bookfair in the Gym.
Hope to see you there!!