Truth in Taxation Hearing

The school district will hold its Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 2, 2008 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Delano City Hall. It will also be broadcast live on Delano Cable Channel 12.

School districts are required to hold these hearings if the tax increase is greater than 6.1943%. While the district's tax increase will be more in the range of 3%, the school board has elected to hold the hearing anyway in an effort to inform school patrons about school district taxes and the school budget.

I hope to see many of you at City Hall on December 2.

School Calendar for 2009-10

State law provides that schools cannot start classes prior to Labor Day. In 2009 Labor Day is September 7 so the first day of school will be Tuesday, September 8. This will put our last day of school on about June 9, 2010 or later if there are snow days. If this law weren't in effect the first day of school would most likely be August 31 or September 1 with the last day June 1 or 2.

The Minnesota Association of School Administrators will be lobbying for a change in the law so that school can start prior to Labor Day. It is our opinion that local school districts should be able to determine the school calendar that best fits the interests of the local school district.

I would be interested in hearing your opinions on this via this blog.