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INITIAL RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,500,000
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Dane County, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of constructing and equipping a second school at the Aldo Leopold Elementary School site; renovating, remodeling, equipping and adding to the Aldo Leopold Elementary School; and making related site improvements."
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO
EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR RECURRING PURPOSES
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Dane County, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by up to $7,400,000 starting in 2005-2006 and continuing thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of operating costs."
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO
EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY VARYING AMOUNTS
FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Dane County, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $4,997,000 in 2005-2006; $5,113,000 in 2006-2007; $5,234,000 in 2007-2008; $5,362,000 in 2008-2009; and $5,491,000 in 2009-2010 for non-recurring purposes of which up to $500,000 per year may be spent for renovation, replacement and repair of technology and instructional equipment and the balance of which will be spent on maintenance of facilities."
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| Presentations to the Madison School Board's 5/2/2005 Meeting: | |
| Middle School Student Peter Tam's Strings Experience & Performance 18MB Video | Richard Davis & Rob Robrick speak in support of the 4/5 Strings Program (16.5MB Video) |
| Barb Schrank's Statement & Ruth Robarts Comments on Strings10MB Video | Madison GRUMPS presentation to the Board & Bill Keys comments (24.5MB Video) |
| Leopold student presentation: 10MB Video | |
CARE - Citzens Advocating for Responsible Education has posted a historical analysis of Madison School District enrollment, staffing, facilities and spending.
Madison School Board Member Lawrie Kobza has posted two related articles: Leopold, Strings and the Operating Referendum
Madison School Board Member Ruth Robarts has posted extensively on many issues, including the Leopold Expansion and the District's budget process.
Madison School Board Member Johnny Winston, Jr. has posted several referendum articles.
Active citizens for education special election costs; > $90K (there are no other issues on the May 24, 2005 ballot). 58K PDF
Madison Cares Thoreau PTO Presentation (Madison School Board Member Bill Keys & Parent/Activist Arlene Silveira) - Video
Active Citizens for Education Voter Fact Sheet 152K PDF
Citizens Advocating Responsible Education: Madison Schools historic budget, staff and facilities data
Get Real's Kirby Brant on the Referenda (video & MP3 Audio)
Active Citizens for Education Madison Schools Budget & Enrollment History
Previous Election Links: 04/06/2004 | 11/02/2004 | 04/05/2005
Last Updated 5/15/2005
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