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Homedale Jt. School District #370. Community Forum for Supplemental Levy May 2, 2013. “Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students". Cuts Since 2007-2008. 16 Certificated Positions 2 Classified Positions 8 Furlough Days 1 Unpaid Holiday
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Homedale Jt. School District #370 Community Forum for Supplemental Levy May 2, 2013
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Cuts Since 2007-2008 • 16 Certificated Positions • 2 Classified Positions • 8 Furlough Days • 1 Unpaid Holiday • Implemented activity participation fees (Athletics)
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" What will the Levy Cover? • School Safety • Full Time Safety Resource Officer • Restore Full Time Counselor • Improve Parent Communication System • Emergency Information to Parents • Increase communication • Adding Text and Voice Calling
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Student Achievement 2 Paraprofessionals (Instructional Aides) (1) Middle School (1) Elementary School 2 Contract Days Restore • 4th Grade Teacher • 5th Grade Teacher • High School Teacher • Full Time Librarian
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Student Achievement Cont. • Continuation of Technology Integration Specialist • Implement Idaho Education Network (IEN) System for the Middle School
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Miscellaneous • Athletic Fee Reduction • ½ Time IT Support • Fund Balance Recovery/Stabilization
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" How much is the Levy? • $484,100 per year ($968,200 over 2 Years) • Based on taxable value of your home: (Taxable value is after your homeowners exemption) • $21.49 per month for every $100,000
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" What if the Levy Fails? The district will be forced to act on some or all of the following:
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" What if Levy Fails? • Effects on Students • Increasing classroom sizes • Eliminate Non-Core Programs • Increasing fees for extra-curricular activities, athletics, etc.
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" What if Levy Fails? • Effects on Staff • Additional Furlough Days • Eliminating positions
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Supplemental Levy Committee Members Jamie Kraupp Michelle Larzelier Steve Nash Greg Purdom Kurt Shanley • Shane Brown • Burke Deal • Brad Dines • Dwayne Fisher • Jessie Kerbs
“Everything We Do is in the Best Interest o Our Students" Questions? Contact: Homedale Jt. School District Office Rob Sauer, Superintendent (208) 337-4611 rsauer@homedaleschools.org
Please Vote May 21, 2013