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Cornerstone #6: Present a request for additional General Fund Levy authority to district residents. Responsible District Administrator — John Theirs Team Composition — INCA and the School Board Planning Timeline — January, 2006 to August, 2006 Pilot Project— Previous Referendum Elections Projected Implementation —Completed Action to Date: The referendum passed in September of 2007. Cornerstone #7: Eliminate the district long-term liability for employee retirement programs. Responsible District Administrator — John Thein and Bob Rygh Team Composition — INCA and Human Resources Staff Planning Timeline — Continuous Pilot Project — Education Minnesota Contract with the School District Projected Implementation —Negotiated Action to Date: The district has worked out an agreement to eliminate health insurance for retirees from all employee contracts. The district will also be exploring the option of employing new legislative authority to bond for retiree health insurance benefits. I believe this option will provide financial stability to the district general fund. Cornerstone #8: To develop a strategic plan for recruiting new employees, retention of employees and providing opportunities for advancement in all employee categories and positions. Responsible District Administrator — John Thein and Bob Rygh Team Composition — INCA, Principals and Human Resources Staff Planning Timeline — June 2005 — June 2010 Pilot Project — June 2005 Projected Implementation— Ongoing Action to Date: The Human Resources Department formed a recruitment team that attends local job fairs. The team has established an on-line application form to encourage applications from outside the area and make it easier for individuals to apply. The recruiting plan includes new brochures and a recruiting booth at job fairs, including the U of M job fair. Special emphasis is, and will continue to be, placed on qualified candidates of color. The number of employees of color has increased during the past year and is a sign that the extra effort is paying dividends. The district is also working with Julius erolin,, Equal Opportunity Consultant from the University of Minnesota, on hiring District Center a 1251 County Rd B2 West a Roseville, MN 55113-3299 PHONE 651/635-1600 a F 651/635-1659 a www.isd623.org Roseville, Area School District 623 is an equal opportunity affirmative action educator and employer, committed to a culturally diverse workforce.