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Don E. Lifto

@liftodon

School Survey and Referendum Consultant, Father, Grandfather, Minnesota Twins Fan, Lover of Haiku, Live Theater and Classical Music

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School districts face significant challenges when seeking additional funding through school tax elections. An article focused on this topic was published in the December 2020 issue of AASA's School Administrator magazine - provided here with permission: pageturnpro.com/AASA/97572-Dec…

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I’m reading this month’s #AASAMag on human and digital connectivity from AASA! Check it out: pageturnpro.com/AASA/103335-Fe…

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EDmarket webinar "Passing Bond and Operating Referenda in the New Normal," March 16, 11AM CT. More information at: EDmarket Webinar: edmarket.org/content-hub/li…

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"What is your Community Thinking?" was published by the American Association of School Administrators in February 2022. Learn how to make informed decisions about pre-referendum school surveys: my.aasa.org/AASA/Resources…

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I am pleased to now be working as a survey consultant in partnership with The Morris Leatherman Company. Great homecoming for me!

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“Words on Wheels for Success in a Tax Election” by Don Lifto and Mike Redmond from the December 2022 issue at or my.aasa.org/AASA/Resources….

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Minnesota Association of School Administrators hosting referendum planning workshop on February 22 (in person and remote). Registration information at: drive.google.com/file/d/1ODjZJz…

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Following a win or a loss, capturing the demographic profile of turnout in your last referendum is an important resource for planning forward for your next referendum. Contact Don for sample report.

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I recently read, "Homerun Leadership," by Dr. Dave Webb, former superintendent in South St. Paul, MN. It is a strategic and practical guide to facilitating groups and achieving better decisions. Highly recommended. More at: homerunleadership.com

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New article in SchoolCEO (summer 2023 edition) on planning related to school bond referenda: schoolceo.com/a/what-to-do-a…

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"Liberty, Bonds, and Battlefields: Pathways to Succcess in Turbulent Times," Minnesota School Boards Association Journal - November/December 2023 mnmsba.org/wp-content/upl…

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"So...We Lost Our Referendum: Now What?" - workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators - information at: mnasa.org/referendum-wor…

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Congratulations to Springsted client Karsten Anderson and Red Wing Schools for successful $22.6M bond referendum April 12 - 65% "yes" vote!