Osseo Area Schools — Transcript
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Brooklyn Park to vote on school technology levy renewal in November
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Discussion on Technology Levy Renewal
Speakers underscored the essential role of technology in modern education, likening it to fundamental tools like notebooks and pencils. The impending expiration of the 2014 technology levy prompted a proposal for a new 10-year levy, crucial for maintaining advanced learning tools and enhancing school safety through secure entrances, cameras, and radios. It was explicitly stated that the tax rate would remain unchanged. The financial implications of non-approval, including a $6.6 million funding deficit, were highlighted. Evidence of strong community support for educational technology, derived from a recent survey, was also presented, alongside the benefits for teacher efficiency and overall student success.
Notable Quotes (5)
the tax rate will not change.
our cameras, our radios, and other technologies that will help ensure that we've got the tools to keep our students and staff as safe as possible.
I'm able to meet the needs of individual learners better than ever because of technology.
it means $6.6 million that currently we are using to help fund technology won't be available.
70% of those said that technology is really important for learning.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Approved in 2014, used to ensure students had learning technologies, and is set to expire at the end of the current school year.
Proposed renewal levy to continue supporting students with learning technologies and a safe/secure learning environment. The tax rate will not change.
Funds from this levy were subject to a survey last year, where 70% of respondents identified technology as important for learning.