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    2016 Bond Referendum

    Prepared and paid for by Independent School District No. 227 (©Chatfield Public Schools),

    205 Union Street NE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1099. (507) 867-3240 

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    Thank You

    We appreciate your past support Last year, voters approved a much-needed operating levy increase. This levy helps pay for operational expenses such as utilities, transportation, teacher salaries, and successful academic programs that contribute to recent academic gains.

    • Elimination of new gym ($4 million less)

    • New funding from the state ($2.7 million*)
      *Long-term Facilities Maintenance Revenue (LTFMR) with no new taxpayer money

    • Other project reductions ($1 million less)

    • Even better interest rates – 52-year low

    • Refinanced elementary bond; decreased high school project tax impact

      Download the Referendum Booklet

     

    WHAT IS DIFFERENT & WHY?

    Q.  What is the 2016 total compared to the 2015 total?

    A. The 2016 Bond request is reduced to $10.8 M vs $19.7 M in 2015.

     74% less tax impact due to a number of financial factors.
    Here is what is different from the 2015 referendum: