The lower that rate goes, the higher our valuation goes. The Legislature put a floor on it of 8.3 percent; otherwise, it would be 7.4 percent.

This will put the value within the tolerance the State Board of Equalization will accept.

Some school districts are at their maximum mill levy. They will see a 5.5 percent increase.

Agricultural land is valued according to a formula processed at North Dakota State University. They take production from 1995 to 2004, including government payments, and come up with an average value per acre.

Hopefully we can come to a consensus. I'm confident in my findings. ... I think a lot of people are not knowing all the facts.

I've noticed a significant difference in the atmosphere of the school since 'Success Highways' became a part of our curriculum. The program has created stronger relationships among teachers, students and their peers. Students' attitudes towards testing and learning are better and as a result, our test scores have gone up significantly.