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CUSICK. Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts. Existing 3-Year Levy Expires in 2014 Replacement Levy Will Cover 2015–2017 Election Date is February 11, 2014. CUSICK. Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts. Levy Will Raise $393,000 per year
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CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • Existing 3-Year Levy Expires in 2014 • Replacement Levy Will Cover 2015–2017 • Election Date is February 11, 2014
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • Levy Will Raise $393,000 per year • Estimated Cost to Property Owner • $1.20 per $1000 assessed value in 2015 • $1.19 per $1000 assessed value in 2016 • $1.17 per $1000 assessed value in 2017
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • For a property assessed at $100,000, the estimated payment would be: • 2015: $120 for the year, or $10 per month • 2016: $119 for the year, or $9.92 per month • 2017: $117 for the year, or $9.75 per month
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts Why Does Cusick School District Need a Replacement Levy? THE STATE DOES NOT FULLY FUND THE COST OF EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN!
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Core Subject Textbooks and Curriculum • K-12 English Language Arts • 7-12 History • 9-12 Math • 9-12 Science
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Supplemental Programs • Career and Technical Education • Consumer and Family Science (Home Ec) • Agricultural Science • “Cornerstone” Program – College Courses in AP
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Driver’s Education • Cost with levy per student = $180 • Cost without levy per student = $400 • A local program is FAR easier on parents, too!
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Building Maintenance • Routine maintenance on facilities and grounds • Improvements to ball fields and playground • Classroom furniture replacement
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Building Maintenance • Security for the shop building • Upgrade heating in Wike Gym & locker rooms • Replace obsolete lighting across district
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Extracurricular Programs • Team transportation and coaching salaries • Purchase of basic athletic equipment • Pay for game officials • Replacement uniforms as needed
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Technology • Computers for the students • Equipment for the science programs • Copier leases and supplies • Maintenance, repair and replacement programs
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? • Essential Operating Costs • Supplies and materials for classrooms • Maintenance of buses and district vehicles • Food service equipment, supplies and staff above the revenue from sales
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? • Confirm you are registered to vote on the February 11 levy • Call the Elections Office at 447-6472 to confirm • If unregistered, register online by JAN 13th or in person at County Courthouse by FEB 3rd
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • WHAT IS THE VOTING PROCESS? • Ballots will be mailed to registered voters on JAN 22. If not received by JAN 26, call auditor! • VOTE PROUDLY ! • Promptly return your ballot by mail, or drop off at the County Courthouse
CUSICK Maintenance & Operations Replacement Levy Facts • QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LEVY? • Ask Levy Committee Members at school events • Call Levy Committee Members • - Chris Evers 863-3778 • - Bernice Smith 445-3009 • Call Superintendent Don Hawpe at 445-1125