Discussion of Next Steps

George Brunemann interview on Brian Thomas show discussing next steps after the defeat of the May NWLSD Levy.

• Thank you for the previous discussion about sign theft.
  • Problem greatly improved after that
• We have attended the school district “facilities planning” meeting and have met with the superintendent and treasurer.
  • Bottom line is the facilities in the district are in extreme disrepair.
  • In last 2 years inflation is 15%
  • Interest rates have doubled
  • Deep – Deep – Hole!
• Encouraged the school that now is not the time to do a huge bond.
  • Current bond levy failed 3 to 2 in November and 3 to 1 this month.
  • Bonds are currently a $3 cost per $1 of loan
  • Taxpayers cannot afford this!
• The only avenue for real progress is to go after the state funding scheme
  • Property tax for schools has been declared unconstitutional twice!
  • The current funding encourages horrible behavior.
    • Pay for new buildings, no money for maintenance
    • Voucher program gives 100% of the money to the private school but only 25% if the child goes to the public school.
• Need to get pressure on the legislature to make real progress on school funding.