Peotone CUSD 207U Referendum Open House
December 10, 2019 7:00 PM Peotone Intermediate Center, Frankfort, IL
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Peotone CUSD 207U Referendum Open House December 10, 2019 7:00 PM Peotone Intermediate Center, Frankfort, IL Life in a business office The reason for a business office This referendum is about providing for our kids History of Working Cash
Peotone CUSD 207U Referendum Open House
December 10, 2019 7:00 PM Peotone Intermediate Center, Frankfort, IL
Life in a business office
The reason for a business office
This referendum is about providing for our kids
History of Working Cash Bonds in Peotone
1999: The community voted to issue bonds to build the new Peotone High School 2003: The community narrowly defeated an operating tax rate increase 2004: The community voted to increase the Debt Service Extension Base to allow the district to issue working cash bonds to cover the annual operational deficit
Local Funding of District
Operating Rate Extension $11.5 Million
Total Extension $16.8 Million
B&I Extension $5.3 Million
Local Funding of District (Currently)
Based on 2019 LCT figures
Operating Rate Extension $11.5 Million
Local Capacity Target $15.5 Million
Local Funding of District (Currently)
Based on 2019 LCT figures
Operating Rate Extension + Working Cash $13.9 Million
Local Capacity Target $15.5 Million
Local Funding of District (After Rate Increase)
Based on 2019 LCT figures
Operating Rate Extension $15.5 Million Local Capacity Target $15.5 Million
Local Funding of District (Currently)
Based on 2019 LCT figures
Operating Rate Extension $11.5 Million
Local Capacity Target $15.5 Million
The difference between current operating rate extension and local capacity target is concerning
386 Unit Districts in Illinois 7th Worst difference by Percentage 10th Worst difference by Actual Dollars
Peotone’s Current Tax Rate Facts
Operating rate (3.11%) ranks 368 out of 386 unit districts in Illinois EAV (property value) per pupil ranks 23 of 386 unit districts in Illinois
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Total rate (4.55%) ranks 262 out of 386 unit districts in Illinois
District Operating Rate Total Rate EAV per pupil rank (of 386 unit districts) Crete Monee CUSD 201U 6.55% 8.49% 191 Valley View 365U 5.88% 7.30% 130 Beecher CUSD 200U 5.51% 6.81% 125 Kankakee SD 111 5.33% 6.28% 354 Grant Park CUSD 6 4.73% 5.56% 102 Plainfield SD 202 4.73% 5.57% 197 Manteno CUSD 5 4.72% 6.36% 128 Herscher CUSD 2 4.43% 5.03% 83 Momence CUSD 1 4.02% 5.07% 233 Reed Custer CUSD 255U 3.93% 3.93% 3 Wilmington CUSD 209U 3.29% 4.29% 68 Peotone CUSD 207U 3.11% 4.55% 23
Will and Kankakee Counties Current Tax Rate Facts
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
District Operating Rate Total Rate EAV per pupil rank (of 386 unit districts) Crete Monee CUSD 201U 6.55% 8.49% 191 Valley View 365U 5.88% 7.30% 130 Beecher CUSD 200U 5.51% 6.81% 125 Kankakee SD 111 5.33% 6.28% 354 Grant Park CUSD 6 4.73% 5.56% 102 Plainfield SD 202 4.73% 5.57% 197 Manteno CUSD 5 4.72% 6.36% 128 Herscher CUSD 2 4.43% 5.03% 83 Momence CUSD 1 4.02% 5.07% 233 Reed Custer CUSD 255U 3.93% 3.93% 3 Wilmington CUSD 209U 3.29% 4.29% 68 Peotone CUSD 207U 3.11% 4.55% 23
Will and Kankakee Counties Current Tax Rate Facts
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Last out of 12 districts 3 out of 12 districts 2 out of 12 districts
District Operating Rate Total Rate EAV per pupil rank (of 386 unit districts) Crete Monee CUSD 201U 6.55% 8.49% 191 Valley View 365U 5.88% 7.30% 130 Beecher CUSD 200U 5.51% 6.81% 125 Kankakee SD 111 5.33% 6.28% 354 Grant Park CUSD 6 4.73% 5.56% 102 Plainfield SD 202 4.73% 5.57% 197 Manteno CUSD 5 4.72% 6.36% 128 Herscher CUSD 2 4.43% 5.03% 83 Peotone CUSD 207U 4.09% 4.09% 23 Momence CUSD 1 4.02% 5.07% 233 Reed Custer CUSD 255U 3.93% 3.93% 3 Wilmington CUSD 209U 3.29% 4.29% 68
Will and Kankakee Counties Proposed Tax Rate Facts
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Homeowners will see a decrease in 2020 compared to 2019 Homeowners will see a $1.63 decrease per $1,000 of value in 2020 On a $200,000 home, this will mean an reduction of $326.64 in 2020
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Homeowners will see a slight increase in 2021 compared to 2019 Homeowners would see a $0.18 increase per $1,000 of value in 2021 compared to 2019 On a $200,000 home, this would mean an additional $36.67 in 2021 compared to 2019 ($3.06 per month)
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Homeowners will see full tax relief in 2024 when debt is repaid Homeowners would see a $1.52 decrease per $1,000 of value in 2024 compared to 2019 On a $200,000 home, this would mean a savings of $304.30 per year
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Highest Debt Service vs. Proposed Rate Increase
2019 Debt Service Levy 1.4325% $5,309,258 2021 Increase in Operating Rate 1.0312% $4,310,886
Taxpayer Savings 0.4013% $998,372
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ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Keep in mind, this rate is 1.75 years in the future, so it also accounts for inflation during this time.
Recent Working Cash Bonds Cost
Borrowed money to cover 2 years of operational deficit Cost $700,000 in interest in fees over the entire 5 year repayment schedule
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Takes 5 years to repay because the debt schedule has to push the repayment to future years
Where could $350,000 per year be spent?
Starting salaries of 10 additional teachers Replace outdated SMART Boards in 75 classrooms Purchase 1,250 Chromebooks for students
HVAC/Boiler Renovations – All buildings (PHS) Roof replacements – All buildings (PHS and CSC)
LED Lighting Upgrade & Occupancy Sensors – All buildings
Asbestos Containment – All buildings except PHS Building Envelope Improvements – All buildings
PJHS Original (1950’s) Boiler
PES Original (1950’s) Boiler
PHS Roof Seam
PJHS Original (1950’s) Unit Ventilator
PJHS Door Jam
Total Facility Needs
What is being asked of voters?
2023 Levy with Referendum: $17,143,380 2023 Levy without Referendum: $15,280,815 Difference is $1,862,565
0.4443% Total Tax Rate Increase
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
This estimate includes continuing to issue $2.4 million in working cash bonds each year
Where could these additional funds be invested?
could change quickly with one expensive facility repair.
the need is greatest.
Spending Plan Year 1
Estimated New Funds Available 1,613,203.21 $ Carryover From Previous Year ‐ $ Item Estimated 2019 Cost Department Notes 6‐8 Health Adoption 75,000.00 $ Curriculum CPU Refresh from 2016‐2017 180,000.00 $ Technology 210 lab and teacher/staff devices Beginning of SmartBoard Refresh 60,000.00 $ Technology Grades 4 & 5 Annual Chromebook Refresh 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Chromebook Additions 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Principal Discretionary Budget 40,000.00 $ Building Supplies $10,000 to each building for targeted investments Minimum Wage Increases ($12.00 per hour) 38,000.00 $ Staffing Illinois State Law requires hourly increases for staff PES Boiler Replacement/HVAC Renovation 972,608.00 $ Facilities Includes some AC preparation; major renovation required to deliver to rooms PIC Septic Expansion 36,605.00 $ Facilities Allows hot lunch to be prepared on site Contingency for Asbestos Abatement 150,000.00 $ Facilities Could be included in major renovation; reserved for deteriorating floor/ceiling/insulation Total Cost* 1,602,213.00 $ Remaining Funds 10,990.21 $ *Costs are in 2019 dollarsSpending Plan Year 2
Estimated New Funds Available 1,694,683.44 $ Carryover From Previous Year 10,990.21 $ Item Estimated 2019 Cost Department Notes CPU Refresh from 2017‐2018 50,000.00 $ Technology 60 teacher/staff devices Continuation of SmartBoard Refresh 100,000.00 $ Technology Grades K‐3 Annual Chromebook Refresh 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Chromebook Additions 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Principal Discretionary Budget 42,000.00 $ Building Supplies $10,500 to each building for targeted investments Minimum Wage Increases ($13.00 per hour) 90,000.00 $ Staffing Illinois State Law requires hourly increases for staff PJHS Boiler Replacement/HVAC Renovation 960,000.00 $ Facilities Includes some AC preparation; major renovation required to deliver to rooms Contingency for Asbestos Abatement 150,000.00 $ Facilities Could be included in major renovation; reserved for deteriating floor/ceiling/insulation Total Cost* 1,442,000.00 $ Remaining Funds 263,673.65 $ *Costs are in 2019 dollarsSpending Plan Year 3
Estimated New Funds Available 1,777,793.28 $ Carryover From Previous Year 263,673.65 $ Item Estimated 2019 Cost Department Notes 9‐12 ELA Adoption 75,000.00 $ Curriculum 6‐12 Social Studies Adoption 75,000.00 $ Curriculum Addition of SmartBoards 125,000.00 $ Technology Grades 6‐8 Annual Chromebook Refresh 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Chromebook Additions 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Principal Discretionary Budget 44,100.00 $ Building Supplies $11,025 to each building for targeted investments Minimum Wage Increases ($14.00 per hour) 160,000.00 $ Staffing Illinois State Law requires hourly increases for staff Wage Increases 275,000.00 $ Staffing New CBA will start; amount estimated based on priorities of Peotone Teachers' Council PHS Roof Replacement/Repairs 1,154,414.00 $ Facilities Contingency for Asbestos Abatement 150,000.00 $ Facilities Could be included in major renovation; reserved for deteriating floor/ceiling/insulation Total Cost* 2,108,514.00 $ Remaining Funds (67,047.06) $ *Costs are in 2019 dollarsSpending Plan Year 4
Estimated New Funds Available 1,862,565.32 $ Carryover From Previous Year (67,047.06) $ Item Estimated 2019 Cost Department Notes K‐12 Math Adoption 200,000.00 $ Curriculum Addition of SmartBoards 200,000.00 $ Technology Grades 9‐12 Annual Chromebook Refresh 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Chromebook Additions 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Principal Discretionary Budget 46,300.00 $ Building Supplies $11,575 to each building for targeted investments Minimum Wage Increases ($15.00 per hour) 250,000.00 $ Staffing Illinois State Law requires hourly increases for staff Wage Increases 145,000.00 $ Staffing New CBA will start; amount estimated based on priorities of Peotone Teachers' Council PIC Boiler Replacement/HVAC Renovation 551,250.00 $ Facilities Includes some AC preparation; major renovation required to deliver to rooms CSC Roof Replacement/Repairs 140,800.00 $ Facilities Contingency for Asbestos Abatement 150,000.00 $ Facilities Could be included in major renovation; reserved for deteriating floor/ceiling/insulation Total Cost* 1,733,350.00 $ Remaining Funds 62,168.25 $ *Costs are in 2019 dollarsSpending Plan Year 5
Estimated New Funds Available 1,949,032.79 $ Carryover From Previous Year 62,168.25 $ Item Estimated 2019 Cost Department Notes Annual Chromebook Refresh 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Chromebook Additions 25,000.00 $ Technology 60 Devices Principal Discretionary Budget 48,600.00 $ Building Supplies $12,150 to each building for targeted investments Minimum Wage Increases ($15.00 per hour) 260,000.00 $ Staffing Illinois State Law requires hourly increases for staff Wage Increases 150,000.00 $ Staffing New CBA will start; amount estimated based on priorities of Peotone Teachers' Council CSC Boiler Replacement/HVAC Renovation 786,500.00 $ Facilities Complete mechanical renovcation to occupied rooms PIC Roof Replacement/Repairs 345,576.00 $ Facilities PHS Chiller Upgrade/Replacement 420,000.00 $ Facilities Contingency for Asbestos Abatement 150,000.00 $ Facilities Could be included in major renovation; reserved for deteriating floor/ceiling/insulation Total Cost* 2,210,676.00 $ Remaining Funds** (199,474.96) $ *Costs are in 2019 dollars **Even with significant additional revenue, projections fall short of taking care of all high and medium facility needs within 5 years.Spending Plan Notes
6,108,553.00 $ 15,850,739.00 $ Remaining Facility Needs: (9,742,186.00) $ Notes: 1 PHS Boiler Replacement 600,000.00 $ Facilities PJHS Roof Replacement/Repairs 544,800.00 $ Facilities PES Roof Replacement/Repairs 519,636.00 $ Facilities 2 3 4 5 6 7 This plan accounts for only 5 years of recurring technology and curriculum costs. These are cyclical in nature. Technology and software has a lifespan of approximately 5 years. Our current curriculum cycle is 7 years. Facility investments for the first 5 years are limited to high and medium need projects. Further building envelope projects and efficient lighting upgrades are also desireable, but lower priority on the list of improvements. All of the Boiler/HVAC upgrades are planned to replace old equipment and provide a reliable heating source for theLevy Increase Explanation (Excluding Continued Working Cash Bond Issues)
Percent Increase Dollar Increase Operating Levy in 2019
$11,536,353
Projected Operating Levy in 2020
$11,843,704 2.6642% $307,351
Projected Operating Levy in 2021
$16,154,590 36.3981% $4,310,886
Some have claimed the proposal to be a 40% increase; actually 36.4% if you DON'T include working cash bonds. Some have claimed the proposal to be a $5.0 million increase; actually $4.3 million if you DON’T include working cash bonds.
Levy Increase Explanation (Including Continued Working Cash Bond Issues)
Percent Increase Dollar Increase Current Operating Levy + Working Cash in 2019
$13,972,797
Projected Operating Levy + Working Cash in 2020
$14,280,148 2.1996% $307,351
Projected Operating Levy in 2021
$16,154,590 13.1262% $1,874,442
Some have claimed the proposal to be a 40% increase; actually 13.1% if you DO include working cash bonds. Some have claimed the proposal to be a $5.0 million increase; actually $1.8 million if you DO include working cash bonds.
What would be on the ballot under this plan?
1) Limiting Rate increase of 0.9761% 2) Tax extension from $11.5 million to $15.1 million 3) Additional taxes on a $100,000 home is $325.37
What do we wish it could say?
1) Replace 1.4325% debt service levy with a 0.9761% limiting rate increase 2) Replace $5.3 million debt service levy with an additional $4.3 million in operating levy 3) Additional taxes on a $100,000 home is $18.33 for two years, then it becomes a REDUCTION of $152.15
Reduce or eliminate interest payments on borrowed money
Increase the School District’s financial flexibility Invest in our staff to reduce turnover
Reduce or eliminate interest payments on borrowed money
Increase the School District’s financial flexibility Invest in our staff to reduce turnover
79% Teacher Retention Rate for District (85% in 2015) 75% Teacher Retention Rate for PHS (89% in 2015) 86% Teacher Retention Rate for State of IL (85% in 2015)
Tax bills free
debt Lower total tax rate in 2023 and beyond Every tax dollar stays in Peotone Thank you for attending!
Please e‐mail all questions, comments, and concerns to Referendum2020@peotoneschools.org
Estimate of Tax Levy Changes
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Estimate of Tax Levy Changes
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
$0.00 Outstanding Debt! Lower Total Tax Rate than 2019!
ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE $16,286,817 $16,845,612 $15,708,049 $18,175,337 $18,498,731 $17,752,929 $17,143,380 $17,486,248 $17,835,973 $18,192,692 $18,556,546 $18,927,677
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029Projected Total Levy with Proposal
TAXES PAID IN 2019 NOT AFFECTED INCREASED RATE DEBT FREE NORMAL GROWTH AT RATE OF INFLATION TAXES PAID IN 2018
$3,019.19 $3,030.15 $2,703.51 $3,066.82 $3,060.18 $2,879.22 $2,725.85 $2,725.85 $2,725.85 $2,725.85 $2,725.85 $2,725.85
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029Sample Bill (School District Portion) on $200,000 Home ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Estimate of Tax Levy Without Changes
Levy Year Paid in Calendar Year For Fiscal Year Bond and Interest Tax Rate Debt Extension Operational Rate Operational Levy Total Rate Total Extension Total Rate Change to 2019 Total Levy per $1,000 to 2019 Annual Effect on $200,000 Home to 2019 Monthly Effect on $200,000 Home to 2019 2017 2018 2019 1.3959 $5,020,016 3.1329 $11,266,800 4.5288 $16,286,817 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2018 2019 2020 1.4325 $5,309,258 3.1127 $11,536,353 4.5452 $16,845,612 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2019 2020 2021 0.9976 $3,864,345 3.0576 $11,843,704 4.0553 $15,708,049 (0.4900) $(1.63) $(326.64) $(27.22) 2020 2021 2022 0.9793 $3,869,276 3.0576 $12,080,578 4.0369 $15,949,854 (0.5083) $(1.69) $(338.85) $(28.24) 2021 2022 2023 0.6106 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,322,190 3.6683 $14,782,998 (0.8770) $(2.92) $(584.65) $(48.72) 2022 2023 2024 0.5987 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,568,634 3.6563 $15,029,442 (0.8889) $(2.96) $(592.63) $(49.39) 2023 2024 2025 0.5869 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,820,006 3.6445 $15,280,815 (0.9007) $(3.00) $(600.46) $(50.04) 2024 2025 2026 0.5754 $2,460,808 3.0576 $13,076,406 3.6330 $15,537,215 (0.9122) $(3.04) $(608.13) $(50.68)ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Estimate of Tax Levy Without Changes
Levy Year Paid in Calendar Year For Fiscal Year Bond and Interest Tax Rate Debt Extension Operational Rate Operational Levy Total Rate Total Extension Annual Shortfall of Adequacy 2017 2018 2019 1.3959 $5,020,016 3.1329 $11,266,800 4.5288 $16,286,817 ‐ 2018 2019 2020 1.4325 $5,309,258 3.1127 $11,536,353 4.5452 $16,845,612 ‐ 2019 2020 2021 0.9976 $3,864,345 3.0576 $11,843,704 4.0553 $15,708,049 $(129,784) 2020 2021 2022 0.9793 $3,869,276 3.0576 $12,080,578 4.0369 $15,949,854 $(204,736) 2021 2022 2023 0.6106 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,322,190 3.6683 $14,782,998 $(1,694,683) 2022 2023 2024 0.5987 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,568,634 3.6563 $15,029,442 $(1,777,793) 2023 2024 2025 0.5869 $2,460,808 3.0576 $12,820,006 3.6445 $15,280,815 $(1,862,565) 2024 2025 2026 0.5754 $2,460,808 3.0576 $13,076,406 3.6330 $15,537,215 $(1,949,033)ALL FIGURES ARE ESTIMATED ON CURRENT DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Current Working Cash Bonds Are Spent Current Working Cash Bonds Are Repaid