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 * || District 1 || District 2 ||
 * Local District Property Value || $145,968,635 || $2,916,187,709 ||
 * I&S || $72,640 || $7,931,775 ||
 * Chapter 41- Existing Debt Allotment Totals || $552,716 || $0 ||

It is easy to see that District 2 has more funds than District 1 to pay debts associated with school bonds. This is due to the substantially higher property values that are found in District 2. District 1 actually receives state aid to assist it with maintaining its facilities. Due to the level of I&S collections in District 2 it does not qualify for Chapter 41 Existing Debt Allotment funds.

It is probable that District 2 has more modern facilities and they are in a better state of repair than District 1. Once again this would be an example of the current inequity in the current school finance system. It possible that better facilities could allow District 2 to better recruit and retain high quality teachers. Schools are often one of the pillars of a community and we need to recognize that students deserve equitable facilities as part of a comprehensive education.