School Tax Elections: Winning Strategies in 250 Words
Dr. Don Lifto held positions in Minnesota’s public schools for 33 years, the last 25 as a superintendent in rural, suburban, and intermediate districts. During his superintendency, he brought 12 operating or bond proposals forward to the public, 10 of which passed. Lifto completed his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota with a dissertation focused on factors associated with successful and unsuccessful school referenda. Since 2006 he has consulted with school districts on referendum planning and feasibility surveys with Springsted, Baker Tilly, Morris Leatherman, and School Election Strategies. His third book on referendum planning was coauthored with Barb Nicol and can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dBqEzb
Don is providing MASA members with 24 referendum strategies under the banner of “School Tax Elections: Winning Strategies in 250 Words.” One newsletter will be posted to the MASA website each month. In addition to reading each monthly piece, members will be able to review previously posted newsletters on the MASA site. Don welcomes any follow-up questions from MASA members and hopes that the “Winning Strategies in 250 Words” series will be helpful in supporting the challenging leadership work of planning and executing school tax elections.
Don is providing MASA members with 24 referendum strategies under the banner of “School Tax Elections: Winning Strategies in 250 Words.” One newsletter will be posted to the MASA website each month. In addition to reading each monthly piece, members will be able to review previously posted newsletters on the MASA site. Don welcomes any follow-up questions from MASA members and hopes that the “Winning Strategies in 250 Words” series will be helpful in supporting the challenging leadership work of planning and executing school tax elections.
