<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/65af85f3fcfc49749e5768d92b5d6803&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1776&quot; height=&quot;1332&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1332</height><width>1776</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1332</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1776</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/65af85f3fcfc49749e5768d92b5d6803-00001.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>1300.513</duration><title>Referendum Information Session - Voiceover</title><description>In this video, I, Sam Russ, the superintendent of the Spartan Area School District, discuss the current budget challenges we are facing and the need for a referendum. I provide an overview of our district&apos;s revenue and expenses, highlighting the impact of staffing costs, technology upgrades, and declining enrollment. I also explain the importance of the upcoming referendum and how it will help us maintain the quality of education for our students. Please watch the video to understand the financial situation of our district and the actions we need to take.</description></oembed>