Minneapolis Referendum Questions
From:
Ann Berget
Date:
May 28 14:23 UTC
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However, a 2-part ballot question CAN be posed:
Part 1: Yes/No on the $60M Question;
Part 2: If No, then what about (a smaller amount)?
As well, if a referendum failed in 2008, another could be put on the ballot in
2009, and since the current one doesn't end until 12/31/09, funding would
"continue" without interruption.
In no event can these funds be dedicated to specific purposes (i.e., class size
reduction, accountability measures, etc.). State law prevents such dedication.
BTW, about accountability: There are different kinds. Some are simple
"compliance" measures, meaning, for example, did you spend the money on what
you said you were going to spend it on? Another kind of accountability would go
to whether an otherwise compliant expenditure produced the results that were
sought. Another kind of accountability might be what would happen to the money
if promised results were not forthcoming.
All good accountability measurement requires establishment of credible,
measureable baselines before changes are introduced against which future
performance can be assessed.
Just some things to think about.
Ann Berget
Kingfield 8-7
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