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After- School Activities Proposal to Boost After- School Programs & Other Activities Measure 20- 138

After-School Activities Proposal to Boost After-School Programs & Other Activities Measure 20-138

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Page 1: After-School Activities Proposal to Boost After-School Programs & Other Activities Measure 20-138

After-School Activities

Proposal to Boost After-School Programs & Other Activities

Measure 20-138

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First, Some History• Since 1944, Willamalane has

served Springfield citizens• Largest provider of after-

school programs since 1960s• Long-term partnership with

Springfield schools• Our partnership nationwide

model

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First, Some HistoryTwo after-school programs1.Kids Club– Traditional recreation & childcare

services– Paid by fees

2.Springfield Academic & Family Enrichment: SAFE– More structured with academic

part to help kids succeed– Free to kids (paid by grant)

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About SAFESix SAFE schools:– Brattain Elementary– Guy Lee Elementary– Maple Elementary– Moffitt Elementary– Riverbend Elementary– Springfield Middle

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About SAFE• 8 years of federal grants

funded SAFE programs• Funds expire in spring 2009• District board proposes to

expand SAFE model• 5-year, $1.4 million local

option levy

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What would measure do?• Expand SAFE model from 6

to 17 schools• Enrollment would go from

370 to 2,175 students• Students of all incomes &

academic levels

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What schools would be added?Brattain ElementaryCentennial ElementaryDouglas Gardens ElementaryGuy Lee ElementaryMaple ElementaryMoffitt ElementaryMount Vernon ElementaryPage ElementaryRidgeview ElementaryRiverbend ElementaryThurston ElementaryYolanda Elementary

Agnes Stewart MiddleBriggs MiddleHamlin MiddleSpringfield MiddleThurston Middle

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New After-School ModelMIDDLE SCHOOL

3:15-3:30 Meal/snack

3:30-4:15Academic & HomeworkActivities

4:15-5Recreational Activities

5-6Extended Recreational Activities

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In addition to preserving SAFE programs serving low-income students, it would:– Preserve free 4th-grade swim

lessons– Preserve & expand summer

playground & teen camp programs

What else would measure do?

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What do the programs cost?• Total cost of new SAFE model,

swim & summer programs is about $2.3 million

• Measure would pay $1.4 million of total costs

• $900k balance shared by program users, Springfield schools & Willamalane

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What would it cost you?• Annual cost would be 32.5¢

per $1000 assessed value• Owner of typical home –

assessed at $108,000 – would pay $2.93/month or $35.16/year

• Pool roof bond paid off next year – tax bill reduced by 14¢ per $1000

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What would it cost you?Home’s

assessed value

$75,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000

Monthly cost $2.03 $2.71 $4.06 $5.42

Yearly cost $24.38 $32.50 $48.75 $65

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What parents & teachers say*• Builds confidence• Enhances academic

performance• Keeps kids active & healthy• Provides a safe space outside

of school• Helps kids become better

citizens *Based on a 2003 SPS survey

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For more information

www.willamalane.org

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Questions?

www.willamalane.org