From Superintendent of Schools Wayne Rush: On August 27th Emmett School District is asking for approval of a 1.4 million dollar levy for the next 2 years for a total of 2.8 million dollars. This levy will cover funding shortfalls due to the drastic decreases in State and Federal funding. With the failure of the levy in May the board established a budget at levels not seen since 2003. The majority of the levy (1 million dollars a year) is for operating the schools that includes retaining teachers, instructional aides, coaches, and safety staff. Over fifteen (15.7) positions will be restored. Following is a list of items that will be covered by this levy: • High School Spanish & math teachers • 1st & 4th grade teachers • Middle & High School library aides • Kindergarten aides • Special ed. & classroom teacher aides • Alternative school counselor position • School psychologist • Assistant superintendent position • Elementary keyboarding/tech aide • Maintenance position • Increase resource officer contract • Middle School girls & boys B sports • Freshman & sophomore football & volleyball (funded for fall of 2013) • Elementary workbooks • Textbook budgets • MyOn Reader • Restore salary and benefit reductions • Roof the High School domes • Numerous maintenance projects (such as heating units at Middle School, worn out flooring, bathroom repairs, etc.) For more information visit the Emmett School District Website at emmettschools.org/ or send questions and concerns to Wayne Rush, Superintendent at [email protected].
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:12:19 +0000
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