Superintendent%20Report%2010-17-2024.pdf

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Superintendent Report
October 17, 2024


SURVEY



Community Survey- Who Responded?
163 Total Responses- People could choose more than one category

Which of the following best describe(s) your relationship to Moses Lake School

District? Select all that apply.

[_] Community Member
MLSD Student

Parent of Current MLSD Student(s) | 126

Parent of Former MLSD Student(s)| 26

Employee of MLSD

Other:



Question 1- Overall Responses

Due to Moses Lake School District's financial
situation, the State Auditor's Office (SAO) will
conduct an in-depth accountability audit in
2025; in addition to what is normally audited

every year, the SAO will thoroughly review : Te é
complaints made by the public in relation to | am already confident in the financial information provided by MLSD | 12% (20)

the District's finances. This audit is required,

and will cost approximately $70,000. This :
audit is expected to be completed no late Required Extensive State Audit Only (Cost of approximately $70,000) | 48%% (79)
than August 31, 2025.

Some members of the public have also Extensive State Audit and Forensic Audit (Total cost of approximately $250,000
suggested a forensic audit be completed by 31% (51)
(+)

an outside agency. This audit is not required,
and would cost approximately $180,000 in Other...| 8% (13)
addition to the required SAO audit. This audit

ould take up to two calendar years to

Of the following options, which would provide’
you with adequate confidence in Moses Lake}
School District's finances?



Question 2- Overall Responses

How confident are you right now in Moses Lake School District as a whole? *

() Very Confident | 10% (17)

() Unsure/Somewhat Confident | 37% (61)
() Not Confident | 52% (85)



17 People Said They Are Very Confident in MLSD

What type of audit is needed? (1 person responded “other’)

Already Confident

59% (10 people)

Required State Audit ONLY
(Approximately $70,000)

24% (4 people)

Extensive State Audit AND
Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)

12% (2 people)



61 People Said They Are Somewhat Confident or Unsure
of their Confidence in MLSD

What type of audit is needed? (9 people responded “other”)

Already Confident

16% (10 people)

Required State Audit ONLY
(Approximately $70,000)

64% (39 people)

Extensive State Audit AND
Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)

15% (3 people)



85 People Said They Are NOT CONFIDENT in MLSD

What type of audit is needed? (9 people responded “other”)

Already Confident

0% (0 people)

Required State Audit ONLY
(Approximately $70,000)

42% (36 people)

Extensive State Audit AND
Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)

47% (40 people)



Community Members (46 People)
What type of audit is needed? (9 people responded “other”)

Already Confident Required State Audit ONLY Extensive State Audit AND
(Approximately $70,000) Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)
15% (7 people) 33% (15 people) 33% (15 people)
How confident are you in MLSD as a whole?
. Unsure/Somewhat .
Very Confident Confident Not Confident
20% (9 people) 33% (15 people) 48% (22 people)



Students (13 People)

What type of audit is needed? (1 person responded “other’)

Already Confident

Required State Audit ONLY
(Approximately $70,000)

Extensive State Audit AND
Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)

23% (3 people)

62% (8 people)

8% (1 person)

How confident are you in MLSD as a whole?

Very Confident

15% (2 people)

Unsure/Somewhat
Confident

54% (7 people)

Not Confident

31% (4 people)



Current Parents (126 People)

What type of audit is needed? (10 people responded “other’)

Already Confident Required State Audit ONLY Extensive State Audit AND
(Approximately $70,000) Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)
7% (9 people) 50% (63 people) 35% (44 people)
How confident are you in MLSD as a whole?
. Unsure/Somewhat ,
Very Confident Confident Not Confident
6% (8 people) 34% (43 people) 60% (75 people)



Former Parents (26 People)

What type of audit is needed? (2 people responded “other”)

Already Confident Required State Audit ONLY Extensive State Audit AND
(Approximately $70,000) Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)
12% (3 people) 35% (9 people) 46% (12 people)
How confident are you in MLSD as a whole?
Very Confident SETS UTENHEL Not Confident
Confident

12% (3 people) 35% (9 people) 54% (14 people)



Employees (23 People)
What type of audit is needed? (0 people responded “other”)

Already Confident Required State Audit ONLY Extensive State Audit AND
(Approximately $70,000) Forensic Audit
(Approximately $250,000)
26% (6 people) 57% (13 people) 17% (4 people)
How confident are you in MLSD as a whole?
. Unsure/Somewhat ,
Very Confident Confident Not Confident
22% (5 people) 57% (13 people) 22% (5 people)



What do we need to consider
In relation to asking our
community to approve a

levy’?


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129 345

Voting Year vs. School Year ee:

20 21 22 23 24 4
Voting Year Calendar Year(s) School Year(s) Impacted
Impacted

27 28 29 30 31
2024-25 School Year,

2024 Calendar Year NO Levy Money will be January-August

(Double Failure) collected in 2025 2025-26 Bae Seale Year,

Bae Seale

2025-26 School Year

January- August
2025 Calendar Year All of 2026

2026-27 ae Seve Year

ae Seve


Rate Per $1000 Assessed Value

Common in Factual Levy Materials
NOT the way a resolution is written

Resolutions are written for a total amount to be collected
each year


Local Effort Assistance

Provides schools in property-poor districts with funding for locally determined
activities that enrich the state’s program of basic education

This funding is only provided if a community approves a levy
lf a community does not approve a levy, no LEA is provided

LEA is maximized when a levy collection is at least $1.50

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wwe wee

Loss of $4,232,958 in Current School Year



School District Asks For $4,875 in a Year
How a Levy Works and the Voters Approve ($1.50 per $1000)

x 1939

= i iii =

vv
.

$250,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
$375 per year $3000 per year $1500 per year
$31.25 per month $250 per month $125 per month


If the second year amount stays at $4,875...

H L Work ...and there is growth, the rate per $1000 goes down.
OW a Levy OFKS LEA amount is reduced because the rate is now $1.37.

$300,000 $250,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
$411.97 per year

S275 -S3cryear $3600 -peryear SAB0C-peryear
$34.33 permonth $343.31 per year $2746.48 peryear $1500 per year

$34+25-sermenth $2560-permenth
$28.61 per month $228.87 per month $114.44 per month


If the year 2 total collection is approved at $5,325...
taking into account projected growth...
How a Levy Works LEA is maximized because the rate is still $1.50.

$300,000 $250,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
$450 per year $375 per year $3000 per year $1500 per year
$37.50 permonth $31.25 per month $250 per month $125 per month


Moses Lake Educational Programs and Operations Levy
Collection Rates Per $1000 Assessed Valuation

2014 $4.16 2020 $1.54
2015 $4.77
2016 $4.42
2017 $4.54
2018 $4.62

2019 $1.50 2025 0)



The resolution for our example might be:

e Year 1- Voters authorize a total collection of $4,875 for an estimated $1.50
per $1000 assessed valuation.

e Year 2- Voters authorize a total collection of $5,325 for an estimated $1.50
per $1000 assessed valuation.
Year 3- Voters authorize...
Year 4- Voters authorize...


What do people pay in taxes for a levy?

If a levy is approved at a rate of $1.50 per $1000, property owners will pay:

ee ee
$50,000 Assessed Value $75

$100,000 Assessed Value
$200,000 Assessed Value $25

$300,000 Assessed Value
$400,000 Assessed Value $50
$500,000 Assessed Value
$1,000,000 Assessed Value



What might the next two years look like in Moses Lake?

Levy Run
and Approved in 2025

Levy Not Run or
Not Approved in 2025

2025-26 School Year

January-August 2026

Levy- $5,901,111

LEA- $4,879,920
TOTAL- $10,781,031
Further reductions of at

least $5 million from current
school year’s budget

2026-27 School Year and
Beyond

September-December 2026
and January-August 2027

Levy- $11,923,802
LEA- $6,272,106
TOTAL- $18,195,903

Continue with reduced
educational program



Moses Lake
School
District

2024-2025

School Year

LOCAL

5.4
Million

Special Education
$20,100,000

LAP, Title I, Il, IV
$10,200,000

Compensate fd
Budget Shortfa
General
Apportionment
$82,000,000


What will our decisions mean for students?

Levy Run and
Approved in
2025

Levy Not Run or
Not Approved in
2025

2025-26 School Year

$3.6 million tier 2 and 3 academic support

Increased PE at elementary schools

Increased course offerings at secondary schools

Increased safety support through custodial and

maintenance

Some District Support of Activities and Athletics

More reductions in educational programming
(Extracurricular activities, instructional materials,
technology, SROs and security staff, community

partnerships benefiting students, specialized
courses)

2026-27 School Year

Additional $6-7 million tier 2 and 3 academic
support

Increased instructional time at elementary
schools

Continue to increase course offerings at the
secondary level

Continue to increase safety support through
custodial and maintenance

Full District Support of Activities and Athletics

Continued reduction of educational
programs



Why is timing important?

The legal deadline for non-renewing certificated staff (teachers and administrators)
is May 15.

Best practice is to begin budget preparations early in the calendar year for the
next school year.

Our students, community, and staff deserve to know what the educational program
will look like well before the end of school; high school registration begins early in
the calendar year.


Healed and
Healthy?

Wounded and
Struggling ?