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News and Views -- October 29, 2007

Mounds View Messaging
Last week, Mounds View Public Schools introduced Mounds View Messaging – a more efficient and effective method of communicating important news with thousands of families in just minutes. With the push of a button, school principals and District office officials will send recorded voice messages to parents alerting them to the latest information. Once a message is recorded and sent, most families will receive the call within about 20 minutes. To view a list of frequently asked questions about this new communication service, visit http://www.moundsviewschools.org/news.asp?docID=1446.

Vote November 6
On Tuesday, November 6, 2007, the District will hold an election to elect four members to the School Board for four-year terms. Candidates include:
* Barb Bollum, New Brighton
* Bob Helgeson, North Oaks
* Susan Murphy, Shoreview
* Lisa Sjobeck, North Oaks
* Bob Sundberg, Arden Hills

For School Board member responsibilities, candidate profiles, voting information and polling locations, please visit the School Board Election web page at http://www.moundsviewschools.org/news.asp?docID=1401.

Keeping the levy’s promises
Like most districts, Mounds View now relies on referendum levies to help pay for basic educational expenses. After approving last fall’s levy referendum request, voters in the District were not asked to approve any additional levy requests on the ballot this fall. As promised, the District has used levy dollars to keep class sizes in check, programs in place and increased the fund balance to help offset reductions anticipated in fiscal year 2008-2009. To view the impact of the levy on this school year, visit http://www.moundsviewschools.org/pdf07/levyimpact07.pdf.

Curtains up
The Irondale Drama Department will present its fall musical, "Bye-Bye, Birdie!" Thursday, November 1 through Saturday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. For ticket information, call 651-786-5200 x4355 or e-mail Irondale’s drama department at irondale.drama@gmail.com.

Mounds View High School will present "Kokonut High, A Krazy Komedy in Two Acts” by Tim Kelly on Thursday, November 8, through Saturday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. In addition to Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. performance, there will also be a matinee at 2 p.m. on November 9. For ticket information, call 651-303-4398.

Say ‘yes’ to no
Dr. David Walsh, a renowned author, speaker and president of the National Institute on Media and the Family, will return this fall to Mounds View Public Schools to discuss the topic of his new book, No: Why kids of all ages need to hear it and ways parents can say it. Walsh will speak at the Resource Fair at Mounds View High School on November 27 from 7 – 9 p.m. The Resource Fair will be open from 6:30 – 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

New fees for facilities
At the recommendation of the Community Usage Cost Study Task Force, the Board in October approved a new few structure for the community’s use of District facilities. A District resident youth rate will be initiated January 1, 2008, and would be in effect for 18 months, with increases July 1, 2009. The District’s resident adult rate will be adjusted to reflect actual operational costs. To review the approved fee structure, visit the “Reserving Facilities” web page at www.moundsviewschools.org.

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