Joint ISD 192 School Board and City Council Work Session

AGENDA Joint ISD 192 School Board and City Council Work Session 5:30 PM - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Farmington City Hall, Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVE AGENDA 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS Joint discussion with Farmington City Council and Independent School 2 - 33 District 192 School Board Members. Not applicable Agenda Item: Joint discussion with Farmington City Council and Independent School District 192 School Board Members. - Pdf 4. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE 5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE 6. ADJOURN Page 1 of 33  SPECIAL WORK SESSION AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator From: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator Department: Administration Subject: Joint discussion with Farmington City Council and Independent School District 192 School Board Members. Meeting: Joint ISD 192 School Board and City Council Work Session - Aug 21 2024 INTRODUCTION: The joint meeting between the City Council and the School Board of Farmington is a vital opportunity for both entities to collaborate on matters that impact the broader community. This meeting is focused on aligning efforts to enhance the well-being and future growth of Farmington. DISCUSSION: The primary objective of this joint session is to discuss key issues related to the school district and the city's ongoing initiatives. Superintendent Berg will present an overview of school district enrollment, demographics, and financial information, providing valuable insights into current challenges and future projections. In parallel, the city will outline Farmington’s community vision and priorities, including a discussion on how the city is transforming its vision into reality. A portion of the meeting will be dedicated to exploring the positive impacts of commercial development, particularly in relation to the city and school district budget impacts, as well as other broader benefits for the community. This collaborative discussion is intended to strengthen the partnership between the city and the school district, ensuring that both are working in harmony to achieve the best possible outcomes for Farmington’s residents. BUDGET IMPACT: Not applicable ACTION REQUESTED: Not applicable ATTACHMENTS: ISD 192 Demographic and Enrollment Update ISD 192 School Finance City of Farmington Community Vision & Priorities Page 2 of 33  Farmington Area Public Schools, ISD 192 Demographics and Enrollment Update August 21, 2024 Page 3 of 33  Farmington Area Public Schools ● ISD 192 includes all of the City of Farmington, the City of Empire, a portion of the City of Lakeville, Castle Rock Township, portion of Eureka Township, portion of Vermillion Township, and portion of Hampton Township; total district population exceeds 41,000 ● 6500 Learners EC - 12th grade ● 10 educational sites ○ 1.6 million square feet of space ○ 263.5 acres of land ● 1002 staff with 494 licensed teachers Page 4 of 33 Page 5 of 33  Our Community Page 6 of 33 Page 7 of 33 Page 8 of 33  District Wide Housing Trends ● Single-family homes currently comprise 59.2% of all housing types ● The overall average market value for single-family homes is $425,906 ● Nearly 15% of all single-family homes have been built since 2010 ● Over 3,200 homes have been sold since 2010 ● Since 2010, the average sale price of a single-family home has increased 35.2% from $310,235 to $419,309 ● 74.2% of current resident students live in single-family homes ● An additional 2,881 single-family homes and 1,037 townhome/multi-family units are planned within the school district Page 9 of 33  District Wide Housing Trends ● The proportion of resident enrolled students (K-12) by housing unit and their percentage of the total: ○ Single-Family Home: 4,672 (74.2%) ○ Apartment-Townhome-Multi-Family: 1,166 (18.5%) ○ Manufactured Home: 459 (7.3%) ● Resident enrolled student yield per housing unit: ○ Single-Family Home: 0.47 ○ Apartment-Townhome-Multi-Family: 0.19 ○ Manufactured Home: 0.58 Page 10 of 33  Learner Enrollment Trends ● Since 2010-11 resident births/year declined 28.6% ● Since 2010-2011, overall student enrollment (K-12) grew 3.1% from 6,366 to 6,565 ○ Elementary (K-5) declined 13.4% from 3,208 to 2,777 ■ P5 peaked in 2013-14 -> 607 ■ 2024-25 -> 539 ○ Middle (6-8) grew 6.5% from 1,471 to 1,569 ○ High (9-12) grew 25.5% from 1,686 to 2,117 Page 11 of 33  Learner Enrollment Trends ● 10-Yr Enrollment Projections ○ Accounting for birth rates and survival cohort only, the district is projected to decline in overall PK-12 student enrollment by 19.7% to 5,356 ○ The decline in resident births could be offset by new housing development resulting in projected PK-12 enrollment to grow 3.8% to 6,923 Page 12 of 33  Learner Enrollment Trends Page 13 of 33  Farmington Area Public Schools, ISD 192 School Finance August 21, 2024 Page 14 of 33  School Finance 101 Page 15 of 33  School Finance 101 ● School Board has very limited levy authority ○ Set in statute ○ Formula based from MDE ■ Include aid and levy ● Any other levy or bond must be voter approved ○ 2015 voter approved levy generates approximately $5 million ■ Expires after the 2025-26 school year Page 16 of 33 Page 17 of 33  Area Comparison Page 18 of 33  School Finance 101 ● Unfunded Mandates Impact ○ Cross-Subsidies ■ Special Education - Approx. $5,700,000 ■ Multi-Lingual - Approx. $1,000,000 ○ READ ACT ■ Continued Professional Development ■ Curricular Resources - $410,000 and then $115,000/year ■ Ongoing Professional Development - $220,000/year ○ Unemployment Insurance - Summer 2023 $280,000 ○ Paid Family Medical Leave - $432,000/year ● Increase Cost ○ Insurance/Cyber Security - Increase from FY21 thru FY25 roughly Page 19 of 33 $313,000 (47% increase)  School Finance 101 ● 2024-25 general fund budget -> $96 million ○ Categorical and Discretionary ○ “Historical” Funding Page 20 of 33  Finance Facts $4.1 million in Budget Realignment over the past 3 school years ○ 2021-22 -> $700,000 ○ 2022-23 -> $1,050,000 ○ 2023-24 -> $2,400,00 ○ 2024-25 -> $2,700,000 from Assigned Fund Balance to cover deficit Areas of Savings to Taxpayers ○ 2015 Bond ■ Kindergarten classrooms and security upgrade ■ ARES boiler replacement, MVES/ARES roof replacement, FHS connection to 202nd St, TLLC windows/doors, TLLC parking lot reconfiguration and repaving, NTES fire alarm replacement Page 21 of 33 ○ Bond Refunding ■ Since 2011 $26 million in savings to ISD 192 taxpayers  Fall Referendum ● Revoke and Replace ○ Asking voters to increase revenue by $860/pupil unit to approximately $1537/pupil unit, $6 million increase in revenue per year to approximately $11 million ■ Increase on a home valued at $350,000: $426/year or $35.50/month Page 22 of 33 Page 23 of 33  Upcoming debt fall off Page 24 of 33 Page 25 of 33  What if the levy does pass? Additional levy dollars will bolster the district’s financial stability, maintain programs and experiences, and allow us to invest in: ● Decrease learner to staff ratio (lower class size) ● Learner Achievement ○ Literacy ○ Math ○ Elementary Enrichment Page 26 of 33  What if the levy doesn’t pass? Projecting $4-$5 million deficit for 2025-26 school year ● Significant budget reduction likely to include, but not limited to: ○ Reduce non-classroom support ○ Increase learner/staff ratio resulting in larger class sizes ○ Eliminate FHS MNCAPS experiences ○ Eliminate FHS DCTC/917 CTE experiences ○ Reduce middle school elective opportunities and team planning through a schedule change ○ Eliminate 5th grade band experience ○ Increase athletics/activities fees and reduce non-conference travel ○ Limit user group rental of ISD 192 spaces and increase rental fees Page 27 of 33  COMMUNITY VISION & CITY PRIORITIES • HOW – PROJECTS & PROSPECTS • IMPACTS – FOR THE CITY & Page 28 of 33 BEYOND  COMMUNITY VISION & CITY PRIORITIES In the City of Farmington, people and neighborhoods are valued, natural resources are treasured, and business and traditions are celebrated. We are bold in pursuing opportunities and investments that support quality and sustainable growth, a vibrant and resilient economy and a complete and Page 29 of 33 connected community.  CONVERTING VISION/GOALS TO REALITY WE MUST UNDERSTAND: In 2024 – • Land Ownership • Have met with 19 different developers • Infrastructure Availability interested in pursuing projects in • Access to Workforce & Talent Farmington Pipeline • Project announcements include an • Partners Willing To Support Efforts 80,000 SF industrial expansions, day care, and housing to support business growth. This leads to prospects • Two (2) separate Alternative Urban & projects… Areawide Reviews (AUAR) underway Page 30 of 33 related to technology parks.  POSITIVE IMPACTS - TAXES (EXAMPLE) Page 31 of 33  POSITIVE IMPACTS – MORE THAN JUST TAXES Page 32 of 33 Page 33 of 33