Hayfield Community Schools Bond Referendum. Vote Monday, September 11, Our Schools Our Communities Our Future

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1 Hayfield Community Schools 2017 Bond Referendum Vote Monday, September 11, 2017 Our Schools Our Communities Our Future

2 2017 Bond Referendum What s Already Been Done?

3 Studies and Meetings and Meetings Preliminary facility study identifying needs Comprehensive facility 1,000 s of hours of professional assessment 200-page comprehensive facility report meetings and 1,000 s of person hours Hayfield School Board, administration, staff, and community

4 High Priority Needs

5 Award of QZABs In April 2017, the Minnesota Department of Education awarded Hayfield Community Schools with approximately $9.7 million of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs), which represent interest-free financing. Hayfield Schools is the only MN school district to receive this award in the last two years QZABs, over the term of financing, will save Hayfield taxpayers between $2.2 million and $2.5 million (depending on interest rates as time of bond sale) in interest expense. Needing to act by June 2017, the Board approved a $9.7 million project to revitalize aging HVAC and life safety systems. Because of retiring debt, the net effect of these projects will not raise taxes.

6 QZABs Scope of Work ($9.7 million) Heating and Electrical Replace obsolete steam heating distribution systems; convert to hot water Upgrade building electrical service and distribution to meet current building loads Ventilation and Air Conditioning Replace obsolete air handling systems: o HS and Elementary Classrooms o Cafeteria o Media Centers o Gymnasiums o Shops and Home Economics o Kitchen Add Dehumidification Throughout Facility Life Safety New fire alarm and fire suppression (sprinkler) systems Asbestos abatement Repair wrestling room ceiling East gym bleacher stair tread replacement

7 2017 Bond Referendum Remaining High Priority Needs

8 Remaining High-Priority Needs $24 million - $9.7 million $14.3 million High Priority Needs QZABs Remaining Needs

9 Remaining High Priority Needs Question 1 Revitalized Facility Infrastructure Improved Learning Environments $10 million Question 2 Safety and Security Enhanced Student Activities and Community Spaces $4.3 million OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

10 Hayfield Community Schools 2017 Bond Referendum Vote Monday, September 11 th Q1 $10M Revitalized Facility Infrastructure Improved Learning Environments OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

11 Scope of Work Question 1 Revitalize Building Infrastructure Upgrade Energy Management and Building Control Systems Lighting Retrofit to LED Replace Cooler/Freezer Flooring Seal Building Envelope to Minimize Air Leakage Repair Elementary Walls Where Bowing and Separating Lower Level North Classroom Window Replacement Elementary Classroom Window Replacement Replace Older Exterior Doors Tuckpointing, Expansion Joint and EIFS Repair Repair/Replace Old Roofing Systems Site Drainage Improvements Sidewalk Lighting Improvements Remove Trees as Directed by State Central Boiler Plant Replacement - Convert to Hot Water Add Destratification Fans in Gymnasiums Domestic Water Fixture Efficiency Improvements Replace Various Waste System Piping Repair Restroom Domestic Water Piping Repair Locker Room Shower Controls Replace Intercom Enhance Camera Access Control Systems Upgrade Telephone System Water Remediation Improved Learning Environments Remodel Open Concept Elementary Classroom Spaces High School Media Center Remodel Upgrade Elementary Restroom Facilities Elementary Carpet Replacement Home Economics Cabinet and Countertop Replacement Vinyl Composite Tile Flooring Replacement Interior Wood Door Replacement Restroom Partition Wall Replacement Lower Level Locker Room Flooring Automatic Door Openers (handicap accessible) Please refer to the next page for an illustration of the improvements to the learning environments OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

12 Question 1 Improvements to Learning Environments

13 Hayfield Community Schools 2017 Bond Referendum Vote Monday, September 11 th Q2 $4.3M Safety and Security Enhanced Student Activities and Community Spaces OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

14 Scope of Work Question 2 Safety and Security Secure entrance Visitor check-in Visibility of students, staff, and visitors Update security at building access points Enhanced Student Activities and Community Spaces Indoor concessions upgrades Track resurfacing Cafeteria addition and remodel Dedicated SACC room Flexible learning spaces OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

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16 What Will This Cost Me? Tax Impact

17 What Will This Cost Me? By passing both referendum questions, net taxes will increase by $6.92 per month on an average home *. $ 7 PER MONTH ON AN AVERAGE $100,000 HOME * Monthly increase takes into account the tax decrease associated with the retiring debt and the district s QZAB project

18 Taxation Relativity School Portion of Property Taxes Payable in 2017 on a $100,000 Homestead Residential Property Grand Meadow $303 $179 Kasson-Mantorville $140 $313 Byron $131 $312 Chatfield $219 $214 Southland $388 $37 Stewartville $180 $183 Blooming Prairie $154 $167 Hayfield $221 $97 Kingsland $141 $144 Triton $127 $93 Statewide Average $220 $148 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 RMV Portion of Property Tax NTC Portion of Property Tax

19 What Will This Cost Me? By passing both referendum questions, net taxes* will increase by: $ 1.34 PER YEAR $ 2.67 PER YEAR ON AN ACRE OF $6,000 AGRICULTURAL HOMESTEAD LAND ON AN ACRE OF $6,000 AGRICULTURAL NON- HOMESTEAD LAND * Net taxes compares with pay 2017 taxes. Annual increase takes into account the tax decrease associated with retiring debt and the district s QZAB project

20 Taxation Relativity $30 School Portion of Property Taxes Payable in 2017 on a 1-acre Non- Homestead Agricultural Property Valued at $6,000 $25 $26.09 $26.17 $20 $17.92 $15 $12.41 $12.02 $13.97 $14.98 $15.32 $10 $7.74 $8.11 $5 $3.12 $0

21 Where Do I Find More Tax Information? The district s financial advisor, Ehlers and Associates, has developed the following website that will allow individuals to estimate taxes associated with their property. OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE

22 Frequently Asked Question I plugged my property value into the website calculator, and the tax impact was greater than I expected. Why? Simple, the website calculator does not account for the reduction in taxes associated with retiring debt and the QZABs project, which is reflected below. Type of Property Tax Decrease Associated with Retiring Debt and QZABs Project Estimated Market Value Existing Debt Payable in 2017 Estimated Tax Impact QZAB Projects Payable in 2018 Net Change in Taxes (2018 minus 2017) Residential Homestead $100,000 $45 $40 ($5) Commercial / Industrial $200,000 $205 $182 ($23) Agricultural Homestead (average value per acre) Agricultural Non-Homestead (average value per acre) $6,000 $1.89 $1.01 ($0.88) $6,000 $3.78 $2.02 ($1.76)

23 Net Tax Impact Type of Property Tax Decrease Associated with Retiring Debt and QZABs Project Estimated Market Value Existing Debt Payable in 2017 Estimated Tax Impact QZAB Projects Payable in 2018 Net Change in Taxes (2018 minus 2017) Residential Homestead $100,000 $45 $40 ($5) Commercial / Industrial $200,000 $205 $182 ($23) Agricultural Homestead (average value per acre) Agricultural Non-Homestead (average value per acre) $6,000 $1.89 $1.01 ($0.88) $6,000 $3.78 $2.02 ($1.76) Type of Property Tax Increase Associated with Referendum 2017 Estimated Tax Impact Estimated Market Value Question 1 Question 2 Total Residential Homestead $100,000 $62 $26 $88 Commercial / Industrial $200,000 $280 $120 $400 Agricultural Homestead (average value per acre) Agricultural Non-Homestead (average value per acre) $6,000 $1.55 $0.66 $2.22 $6,000 $3.11 $1.32 $4.43 Type of Property Estimated Market Value Net Taxes Taxes Associated with QZABs Estimated Tax Impact Taxes Associated with Referedum 2017 Total Residential Homestead $100,000 ($5) $88 $83 Commercial / Industrial $200,000 ($23) $400 $377 Agricultural Homestead (average value per acre) Agricultural Non-Homestead (average value per acre) $6,000 ($0.88) $2.22 $1.34 $6,000 ($1.76) $4.43 $2.67

24 What Can I Do? Make an Informed Decision and Vote

25 What Can You Do? Ask Questions VOTE September 11th Get Informed Watch Informational Videos Visit k12.mn.us Referendum Tab Review Informational Packet Public Meetings: Brownsdale Aug 22-7pm Community Center Hayfield Aug 29-7:30pm School Cafeteria OUR SCHOOLS OUR COMMUNITIES OUR FUTURE