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Building Schools and
Educating Children since 1934
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November 5, 2019 Elections
“B” Bond
$175,000,000and
M&O Override Renewal
Factual Election Information Only
Consult website for comprehensive plans district-wide.
www.dvusd.org
District Accolades
95% of schools are A or B rated by ADE(65% are A Rated)
41% of schools are A+ Schools of Excellence
Ranked #2 District in State by KTAR
Ranked 3rd in State for percent of Dollars Spent in
Instruction
Forbes Top 50 Best Employer in Arizona
(and the only school district on the list)
ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting
Fitch (AA) and Moody’s (Aa2) Ratings
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Bond/Override Citizen Advisory
Committee MembersNo. Name Position *Stakeholder Group
1 Jim Migliorino Deputy Superintendent District Employee
2 Michelle Ricart Parent – BGHS Region Parent
3 Isaac Sweilem Parent – BGHS Region Parent
4 Myong Covert Parent – BCHS Region Parent
5 TBD Parent – BCHS Region Parent
6 Robyn Meade Parent – DVHS Region Parent
7 TBD Parent – DVHS Region Parent
8 Lisa Best Parent – MRHS Region Parent
9 TBD Parent – MRHS Region Parent
10 Stefanie Calens Parent – SDOHS Region Parent
11 Ric Traeger Parent – SDOHS Region Parent
12 Courtney Fredlund DVBLT District Employee
13 TBD Adminstrator At Large District Employee
14 Nicholas Martin DVEA District Employee
15 Rick Weyker Certified Staff At Large District Employee
16 Joe Davis DVESPA District Employee
17 TBD Classified Staff At Large District Employee
18 Marie Brennan DVEF Community
19 Joe Holcombe Parent Organization Rep Parent
20 Dennis Lehan Parent Organization Rep Parent
21 Tara Grenier Business Partner Community
22 Pam Edwards Interfaith Representative Community
Committee Meetings
April 10, 2019
April 17, 2019
May 8, 2019
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2005 Capital Override Election(technology, textbooks, vehicles, furniture,
athletic/fine arts uniforms & equipment)
$52 Million
($7.5 Million for 7 Years)
2005 10% Maintenance &
Operations Override Election
Local Support for an
additional 10%
2008 Bond Election $148 million
2010 10% Maintenance &
Operations Override Election
Exceed Budget by 10%
2012 Capital Override Election
Failed
$52 Million
($7.5 Million for 7 Years)
2013 Bond Election $158.315 million
2015 15% Maintenance &
Operations Override Election
Local Support for an
additional 15%
Current Voter-Supported Revenue Sources
State-Imposed Reductions
Over $112 million
in cumulative
State-imposed cuts
projected through
2019-20
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“B” Bond
$175,000,000
Factual Election Information Only
Consult website for comprehensive plans district-wide.
www.dvusd.org
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Why is an Election Needed?
Older schools need improvements to increase safety
State of Arizona has not funded cost to maintain buildings (SFB Building Renewal converted to a grant program, and only partially funded)
State imposed capital funding reductions has resulted in
funding gaps for such things as technology, textbooks, school
buses, etc.
Student growth necessitates additional facilities
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“B” Bond
$175,000,000
“B” Bonds: Source of funding that allows
• purchase or lease of school sites
• build or renovate school buildings to improve school grounds
including physical improvements and additions beyond the
minimum standards by the State of Arizona
• purchase pupil transportation vehicles
• recent changes to statutes allow for furniture, fixtures and
equipment to also be funded from “B” bonds
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2019 Bond Election Focus
➔ Safety & Security
➔ Instructional Resources
➔ Technology
➔ Building Renewal
➔ Conservation
➔ Buses
➔ Student Growth
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“B
” B
on
d F
act
Sh
eet
$167,807,000
Instruction-Related Needs School-Based
Curriculum
Library/Media Center Improvements 10,000,000$
Facility Improvements 3,000,000$
Extracurricular/Cocurricular Equipment 5,500,000$
Technology
Replacement/New 16,932,058$
Projectors/Peripherals/Printers 8,265,848$
Network Upgrades 7,650,000$
Wide Area Network 11,250,000$
Server/Distribution Replacements 2,745,000$
Copiers 2,200,000$ Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
Furniture & Equipment 875,000$
New School Furniture & Equipment 2,000,000$
Instruction-Related Needs Subtotal 70,418,000$
Transportation Needs
Replacement Buses 5,775,000$
Microbuses 700,000$
Van Replacements 625,000$
Technology 250,000$
Transportation Subtotal 7,350,000$
Facility & Safety Needs
Building Renewal (Roofing, Painting, Flooring, Restroom Renovation) 30,076,000$
Conservation 26,025,000$
Safety & Security 9,750,000$
Furniture and Equipment 187,500$
Facility Needs Subtotal 66,039,000$
Student Growth Needs
Student Growth 2,000,000$
Elementary #32 22,000,000$
Student Growth Subtotal 24,000,000$
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“B
” B
on
d F
act
Sh
eet
$ 7,193,000
Total $ 175,000,000
Administration Needs
Technology Needs
Replacement/New Admin 714,840$
Projectors/Peripherals/Printers 435,045$
Network Upgrades 200,000$
Wide Area Network 1,250,000$
Server/Distribution Replacements 305,000$
Copiers 300,000$
Technology Subtotal 3,205,000$
Transportation Needs
Fleet Vehicle Replacement 750,000$
Northern Services Center Improvements 1,200,000$
Transportation Subtotal 1,950,000$
Facility Needs
Building Renewal (Roofing, Painting, Flooring, Restroom Renovation) 1,275,000$
Conservation 325,000$
Furniture and Equipment 437,500$
Facility Needs Subtotal 2,038,000$
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What will passage of the “B”
Bond do for your school?
Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsANTHEM
Painting Improvements
Playground Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation &
Grounds Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Media Center Renovations
Building Component Replacement – Infrastructure
Improvements (plumbing, PA Rigging)
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades, Performing
Art Stage & Athletic Field Lighting
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports, Stages &
Dance Floors
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower Upgrades
Water Conservation – Artificial Turf for Football
Stadium and Irrigation & Grounds Improvements
Extracurricular Equipment & Uniform Replacements
Refresh of all student wireless Tech Rich devices
Replacement of Classroom
Update Campus network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsARROWHEAD
Painting Improvements
Restroom Renovations
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
BELLAIR
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
CANYON SPRINGS
Flooring Improvements
HVAC Retrofit
Lighting Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation &
Grounds Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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BOULDER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Media Center Renovations
Building Component Replacement – Infrastructure
Improvements (PA Rigging)
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades, Performing
Art Stage & Athletic Field Lighting
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports, Stages &
Dance Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Artificial Turf for Football
Stadium and Irrigation & Grounds Improvements
Extracurricular Equipment & Uniform
Replacements
Refresh of all student wireless Tech Rich devices
Replacement of Classroom
Update Campus network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
Planned 2019 Bond Projects
CONSTITUTION
Flooring Improvements (cafeteria)
HVAC Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsCOPPER CREEK
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
DEER VALLEY MIDDLE
Media Center Renovations
Building Component Replacement –
Infrastructure Improvements (plumbing)
HVAC Retrofit
Lighting Retrofit – Cafeteria
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports
Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation –Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsDESERT MOUNTAIN
Flooring Improvements
HVAC Retrofit
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports
Floors
Painting Improvements
Playground Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
DESERT SAGE
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation &
Grounds Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Media Center Renovations
Building Component Replacement – Infrastructure
Improvements (plumbing, PA Rigging)
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades, Performing
Art Stage & Athletic Field Lighting
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports, Stages &
Dance Floors
Restroom Renovations – Locker Rooms
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Artificial Turf for Football
Stadium and Irrigation & Grounds Improvements
Extracurricular Equipment & Uniform
Replacements
Refresh of all student wireless Tech Rich devices
Replacement of Classroom
Update Campus network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
DIAMOND CANYON
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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DESERT SKY MIDDLE
Media Center Renovations
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports
Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
Planned 2019 Bond Projects
ESPERANZA
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
HIGHLAND LAKES
Media Center Renovations
Flooring Improvements
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports
Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
GAVILAN PEAK
Building Component Replacement –
Infrastructure Improvements (plumbing)
HVAC Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
GREENBRIER
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower
Upgrades
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
HILLCREST MIDDLE
Media Center Renovations
Flooring Improvements
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports
Floors
Painting Improvements
Restroom Renovations
Resurfacing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsLAS BRISAS
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Restroom Renovations
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
LEGEND SPRINGS
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation &
Grounds Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
MOUNTAIN RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Media Center Renovations
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades,
Performing Art Stage & Athletic Field Lighting
Flooring Improvements
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports, Stages &
Dance Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower Upgrades
Water Conservation – Artificial Turf for Football
Stadium and Irrigation & Grounds Improvements
Extracurricular Equipment & Uniform
Replacements
Refresh of all student wireless Tech Rich devices
Replacement of Classroom
Update Campus network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
MIRAGE
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsMOUNTAIN SHADOWS
Energy Conservation – EMS
Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower
Upgrades
Water Conservation – Irrigation &
Grounds Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL
Media Center Renovations
Building Component Replacement – Infrastructure
Improvements (plumbing, PA Rigging)
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades, Performing
Art Stage & Athletic Field Lighting
Maintaining Hardwood Floors – Sports, Stages &
Dance Floors
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower Upgrades
Water Conservation – Artificial Turf for Football
Stadium and Irrigation & Grounds Improvements
Extracurricular Equipment & Uniform Replacements
Refresh of all student wireless Tech Rich devices
Replacement of Classroom
Update Campus network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsNEW RIVER
Building Component Replacement –
Infrastructure Improvements (well tanks)
HVAC Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
NORTERRA CANYON
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
VISTA PEAK
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – HVAC Tower
Upgrades
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
PARK MEADOWS
Flooring Improvements
HVAC Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Restroom Renovations
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsPASEO HILLS
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
SIERRA VERDE
Flooring Improvements - Cafeteria
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond ProjectsSONORAN FOOTHILLS
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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STETSON HILLS
Flooring Improvements - Cafeteria
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
Planned 2019 Bond Projects
SUNRISE
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
SUNSET RIDGE
Flooring Improvements - Cafeteria
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
TERRAMAR
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Planned 2019 Bond Projects
VILLAGE MEADOWS
Building Component Replacement –
Infrastructure Improvements (plumbing)
HVAC Retrofit
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
WEST WING
Energy Conservation – EMS Upgrades
Flooring Improvements
Painting Improvements
Resurfacing Improvements
Roofing Improvements
Security & Safety Improvements
Water Conservation – Irrigation & Grounds
Improvements
Wireless Device for every student
Replacement of Classroom displays
Stem Lab and Computer Science
technology
Update Campus Network
Increased Bandwidth
Copier Replacements
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Tax RatesDue to the structure of the debt schedule for this
bond authorization, the tax rate is not projected
to increase as a result of issuing these bonds.
Estimated Average Monthly Cost on the average assessed value home of $213,053 is $13.28/month,
which is a continuation of the tax rate already being assessed from prior bond authorizations
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2019 M&O Override Election
November 5, 2019
Presentation of factual information
about the election
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What is a Maintenance & Operation (M&O)
Override?
An override is voter authorization to exceed the amount of budget
otherwise allowed by the State of Arizona. This additional amount is
approved and funded by local taxpayer dollars as a means to provide
local support of programs deemed important by the community.
Overrides require voter approval because they are funded from
property taxes.
M&O Overrides are different than bond elections in that bonds fund
capital improvements (think of large construction projects) and
overrides fund the day-to-day operations of the District.
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What is a Maintenance & Operation (M&O)
Override?
• Overrides allow school districts to
exceed its annual M&O budget limit
by up to 15%, for 5 full years
• If voters fail to reauthorize, the
M&O budget is reduced by 1/3 each
year for the next three years
$ - 0 -
Full
Override
Amount
Years 1 - 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8
100% 66%
33
%
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What is the History of M&O Overrides in DVUSD?
• DVUSD has historically had a 10% override
(1991 to 2015)
• Legislation in 2009 allows for a continuation of the existing
10% override plus a new Special 5% override, that can be
combined into a 15% election
• November 2015 was last approval of our current 15% override
• November of 2019 is the planned renewal of the override
1991 M&O Override Approved
1995 M&O Override Not
Approved1996 M&O Override Renewed
2001 M&O Override Renewed
2005 M&O Override Renewed
March 2010 M&O
Override Not Approved
November 2010 M&O Override Renewed
November 2015 M&O Override
Approved at 15%
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How Does a M&O Override Work? – DVUSD Example
• Basic Funding – # of students x base amount per student
(approximately $4,000/ student)
• Override – Allows district to budget an additional
percentage above Basic Funding.
2019-20 State Basic Funding Formula $191,465,989
15% Override Funding $28,719,898
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Why is a M&O Override Needed?A committee of parents, community members, teachers, staff, and
administrators unanimously recommended calling for a renewal of the
M&O Override. The Governing Board unanimously approved calling
for the election on June 25th, 2019.
Factors that were reviewed in calling for this election:
• State Comparison of Funding
• State-Imposed Reductions
• Retention of Quality Staff
• Quality Programs for Students
Per Pupil Spending ComparisonSource: Auditor General District Spending Report
DVUSD receives less
money per pupil than
peer/comparable
districts, the State as a
whole, and the National
average - with the
existing 15% M&O
override in place.
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Student Benefits from M&O Override :
Quality Staff
Maintaining Class Size
Gifted Education
Athletics
Special Areas: Arts, Band, Chorus, PE
Student Programs: Language Immersion, STEM,
STEAM, IB, CTE, etc.
Social Emotional Programs and Supports
Full-Day Kindergarten (at no additional cost to parents)
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How will the override be used?M&O Override Category Planned in FY20
Existing M&O Salaries (8.5% of existing salaries) 14,610,000$
Class Size at Grades K-6 (-3 FTE/Class Load) 3,300,000$ Class Size at Grades 7-12 (-3 FTE/Class Load) 3,730,000$
Specialized Programs for
Students Including Co-
Curricular, Extra-Curricular and
Full-Day Kindergarten
5,304,898$
Extracurricular Activities 500,000$
Counselors and Support Services Staff 500,000$
District Budgets (10%) 525,000$
School Budgets (10%) 250,000$
28,719,898$
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What will be cut if the override does not pass?
• The Governing Board will be forced to make over $9
million in cuts each of the three years of the phase down of
the M&O Override, for a total of nearly $30 million cuts to
the District operating budget.
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What About Other Proposals to Increase Funding for Education?
Inflationary Lawsuit – inflation lawsuit was settled (Proposition
123) for a percentage of what was owed and inflation growth is
capped at no more than 2% annually.
Governor’s 20% by 2020 – even with this initiative the average
teacher salary in Arizona is at least $11,000 less than the
national average.
Source: Expect More Arizona
data adjusted for cost of living
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What will the M&O Override cost?
Average Assessed Valuation Residential Property: $213,053
Projected Tax Rate for 15% M&O Override: $1.0832
Projected Annual Tax Amount: $230.79
or, just $19.23 per month
This amount is not an increase.
It is a continuation of the local support already being paid.
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Election Guidelines for DVUSD Employees
What Can Employees Do?
Speak freely as private citizens after work
hours and away from school facilities.
Answer questions and provide factual
information without advocacy at any time.
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Election Guidelines for DVUSD Employees
What Can’t Employees Do?
Use school resources such as personnel,
computers, copiers, postage, and supplies.
Give election materials to students to carry
home.
Use the authority of their position to influence
the vote.
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Dates to Remember
October 7 Last day to register to vote
October 15 Ballots ready for mailing
November 5 Election day
NOTE – this will be an all mail-in election, there will not be any polling places for this election
Questions?
Call Communications and Community Engagement Office
623-445-5010
www.dvusd.org