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The WAPS web site now has much more information available --
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us/
A Message from the Superintendent
2005 Referendum Presentation
MDE Review and Comment Submittal
MDE Review and Comment -
[Winona Online Democracy]
As of yesterday I found that the WAPS web site has some information about the referendum.
http://www.winona.k12.mn.us
From that first page go to NEW! 2005 Referendum Proposal
under Quick Links.
That takes you to three links for info.
The Supt. Message one is useful.
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Title: Re: [Winona] Referendum
Terry/All:
Currently... I am taxed $112 for the existing referendum and $185 for the middle school. I would love an increase of only $200.
I don't want to make a decision off of numbers the district dials up. I don't want to have
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What do others think of throwing in a lesser amount ($100???) as an
option to help ensure passage of at least a bread and water diet?
I know it complicates the issue somewhat, but if $200 is viewed as
excessive, and rejected, 861's future will be pretty bleak.
[Winona Online Democracy]
Title: Re: [Winona] Referendum
So the actual impact on Question 1 is $293. WAPS is trying to paint the most positive picture it can. And I don't blame them... In unvarnished figures, it reads like this...
On a $100,000 house:
Question #1 will raise taxes $293 per
[Winona Online Democracy]
Questions -
The school board has identified and acted upon many cuts to save significant
dollars in the last year. With that in mind.
Which specific cuts remain intact regardless of the outcome of the
referendum?
Which specific cuts are reversed if the referendum
- Original Message -
From:
Craig Brooks
To: WOD
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:04
AM
Subject: [Winona] Referendum
[Winona Online
Democracy]There are six weeks until the School Referendum Vote.
I think it will beimportant to get the word out encouraging people to
vote
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Pat, firstof
all, "everyone you talk to" does not represent anything close to what I've heard
as opinions in the community.Contrary to your belief, many in the
community support the move of administration to the high school and the
improvement of the
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From:
Craig Brooks
To: WOD
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:26
AM
Subject: Re: [Winona] Referendum
[Winona Online Democracy]
That's right -- If you vote No on Question #1, you stop and go
home. If you vote Yes on Question #1, you go to both #2 and #3
[Winona Online Democracy]
The WAPS info. says that on a $100,000 house the revoked levy would cut the tax by $93; approval of Question #1 would levy $293 for a net annual increase of $200.
All of this is supposed to be posted on the WAPS site next week.
Craig BrooksTerry Angst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Winona Online Democracy]
I had a paper copy of the questions so I scanned them and pasted them in below.
I know the data on Kindergarten shows that all day did increase results for the children in early elementary. I know that not all parents can afford to send kids to the Tues. and Thurs.
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This is all well and good, but, how much will it
cost the individual Home owner, or Farm Owner??? Bob K
- Original Message -
From:
Craig Brooks
To: WOD
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 1:44
PM
Subject: Re: [Winona] Referendum
[Winona
[Winona Online Democracy]
They have info. sheets for this and for what the money would be used for and for what they will do if it isn't passed. I will try to get those to post.
For now -- as an example --
On a $100,000 house:
Question #1 will raise taxes $200 per year
Question #2 by$99
[Winona Online Democracy]
I just read a column from the Chicago paper on the Presidential election that brings up ideas I believe relate to our local referendum vote. We need to reach out to all and not attack those who may have been considered the oppositon -- you can read it below and see if
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Terry, your points are very well made and I
agree with them.
I personally have no intention in voting in
favor of a referendum until or if ever, the school board can show the
taxpayers that the district is responsible with money.
The taxpayers I
[Winona Online Democracy]
The district administration should study the election returns precinct by
precinct and ascertain the primary source of opposition to the levy. The
property tax increase undoubtedly played a major role in the defeat. I for
one felt that the levy was by no means
[Winona Online Democracy]
Thank you, Terri Hyle, for noticing that the high
school, and especially the HS library, needs
renovation and staffing.
I was an elementary librarian in the district for
about 25 years, until 5 years ago when the
elementary librarians were cut. I now teach art.
It
[Winona Online Democracy]
First and foremost I want to say is that both my wife and I voted for the
referendum because we believe the superintendent's efforts and vision for
warranted community support.
I believe the majority of community who voted no believe that the school
board's
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Rich and others on line
I think the district needs to lay out a plan that avoids statutory debt and
then implements it as unpopular as it will be. Only then will the majority
of the community see the full ramification of what is going to transpire.
It will then require
: [Winona] Referendum: Now what?
Rich and others on line
I think the district needs to lay out a plan that avoids statutory debt and
then implements it as unpopular as it will be. Only then will the majority
of the community see the full ramification of what is going to transpire.
It will then require
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Rich/all:
least painful cuts is an oxymoron.
I was surprised by the support of the referendum. I expected it to be much
worse.
I think school superintendent Paul Durand should be allowed to manage the
district and the school board should govern it - not try to manage
, but will be to vital organs.
Terri Hyle
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gt;Subject: Re: [Winona] Referendum: Now what?
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I heard some people suggesting that it needs to be
done at a time other than a general election. A
Primary time might be more cost effective since all
the election process has to be set up anyway.
Craig Brooks
--- Terry Angst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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[Winona Online Democracy]
To all, but especially to Terry Angst:
If a 2 part referendum were to be placed before the voters, what do you
envision the parts as being?
From my own perspective, I believe that the high school is long, long over
due for major renovation, and reinvestiment,
[Winona Online Democracy]
Thank you, Terri Hyle, for noticing that the high
school, and especially the HS library, needs
renovation and staffing.
I was an elementary librarian in the district for
about 25 years, until 5 years ago when the
elementary librarians were cut. I now teach art.
: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:09 PM
Subject: [Winona] referendum
[Winona Online Democracy]
In the past few years, I thought we had pretty much agreed we had too
many elementary schools. I'm hearing lots of information about the
referendum but nothing about our surplus of schools. Did we get
democracy
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Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Winona] referendum
[Winona Online Democracy]
Terry,
I encourage you and other community members to attend one the the numerous
Learning levy information sessions that Superintendent Durand is
conducting
.
Kathy Seifert
- Original Message -
From: "Terry Angst" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "online democracy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:09
PM
Subject: [Winona] referendum
[Winona Online Democracy] In the past few years, I
thought we had pretty much agr
opportunity for the communities and candidates to discuss all the issues, I
look foreword to the debate.
- Original Message -
From: Ed Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Winona] Referendum ??
[Winona Online Democracy]
At 08
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At 08:55 AM 7/20/04 -0500, Craig B. wrote:
What do people think about the Winona School District putting a referendum
on the General Election ballot in November?
and Linda F. responsed:
**I am enraged, flabergasted(is that a real word?) and think the new
superintendt
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I believe Mr. Durand has already raised a lot of hackles with his
remarks concerning 861. For all his education, I don't believe he has
learned the meaning of the word tact. (making a point without making
an enemy)
Terry Angst
Craig Brooks wrote:
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