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ru- City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 22, 2008 . There has been a large attraction to the Centerville School District by non-resident parents/students (610 students in vs. 216 students out), which generates $2-2.5 million dollars per year. Dr. Womer stated that this is a tribute to Centerville. . They have shown outstanding evidence of fiscal accountability. Centerville has a quality School District, despite diminutive funding level. (Centerville is one of the lowest funded School Districts.) . The School District has maintained spending promises associated with their 2005 Operating Referendum ($2.1 million). Also, regarding Fiscal Accountability, Dr. Womer reported on the following: . Investment of Levy Referendum in Fund Balance (grew from 2,631,875 in 2005-06 to 7,252,773 in 2007-08) - In 10 years, they received funding less than the rate of inflation. . Bond Refundings (three in three years, to save taxpayers $5 million) . Complimentary Annual Audit (no findings) . Competitive Grants . Low-Spending School District Dr. Womer stated that some ofthe School District's major upcoming focuses/initiatives/ challenges are: . Intensified Focus on Learning and Achievement (NCLB Statute) . Selection of New Superintendent of Schools . Declining Enrollment! Aging Population (Which happens when a community matures. ) . Ten (10) Years of Sub-Inflationary Funding Improvements from the State of Minnesota . Unfunded Mandated Laws (e.g. Special Education) . Deteriorating Fund Balance/Reserves . Near Future Budget Reductions . Near Renewal/Increase of Operating Levy - The School District will have to ask citizens for help. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proclamation - Homelessness Awareness Month Motion bv Council Member Broussard-Vickers. seconded bv Council Member Lee. to auurove the Homelessness Awareness Month Proclamation. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. Page 4 of6