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Property taxes for schools are lower today than five years ago. The Mounds View Public Schools levy is 29 percent lower today than it was five years ago. Source: Mounds View Public Schools, 2006 More dollars go to classroom instruction and support than to any other area. The District spends 70 cents of every general fund dollar on classroorn instruction and support. Source: General Fund, Mounds View Public Schools, 2006.07 SilesandBuildings: 17~ Transportation: 5~ District & SchoolAdminislralion: 4~ District Support Services: 3i Fixed Costs: lesslhan 1i Mounds View is an average spending district. Of the 50 metro districts, Mounds View is the 9th largest, yet it ranks 22nd in total operating expenses per pupil Source: MinnesoliJ Slale Auditor report, 2006 When it comes to administrative spending, teacher salaries and employee benefits, Mounds View is slightly below average. Of the 50 metro districts, administrative spending, teacher salaries and employee benefits for Mounds View rank in 33rd, 32nd and 29th places, respectively. Source MinnesotCl Sl"te Auditor report, 2006 Recently closed schools are 100 percent occupied. The Pike Lake and Snail Lake buildings now house students, employees and programs that were previously located in other District facilities. Investlllents made to in1prove the indoor air quality in these buildings are being realized by these occupants and by the community groups that use these sites regu larly. Source: Mounds View Public Schools, 2006 But don't just take our word for it... RETURN ON INVESTMENT "Mounds View has an above average return on its spending." - Standard 6- Poors, 2006 IMPROVING PROPERTY VAl..UES "The schools' reputations increase home values." - 85% of residents, 2006 resident survey, Decision Resources FISCAl.. INTEGRITY "Mounds View is holding itself to a much higher standard than most districts." - Independent auditor Larson, Allen, Weishair 6- Co., LLP, 2005