Homedale Jt. School District #370

Community Forum for Supplemental LevyMay 2, 2013

Cuts Since 2007-2008

• 16 Certificated Positions

• 2 Classified Positions

• 8 Furlough Days

• 1 Unpaid Holiday

• Implemented activity participation fees (Athletics)

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

Student Achievement

– 4th Grade Teacher

– 5th Grade Teacher

– High School Teacher

– Full Time Librarian

– 2 Paraprofessionals(Instructional Aides)

• (1) Middle School • (1) Elementary School

– 2 Contract Days

Restore

Student Achievement Cont.

• Continuation of Technology Integration Specialist

• Implement Idaho Education Network (IEN) System for the Middle School

Miscellaneous

• Athletic Fee Reduction

• ½ Time IT Support

• Fund Balance Recovery/Stabilization

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

What if the Levy Fails?

The district will be forced to act on some or all of the following:

What if Levy Fails?

• Effects on Students

– Increasing classroom sizes

– Eliminate Non-Core Programs

– Increasing fees for extra-curricular activities, athletics, etc.

What if Levy Fails?

• Effects on Staff

– Additional Furlough Days

– Eliminating positions

Supplemental Levy Committee Members

• Shane Brown• Burke Deal• Brad Dines• Dwayne Fisher• Jessie Kerbs

• Jamie Kraupp• Michelle Larzelier• Steve Nash• Greg Purdom• Kurt Shanley

Questions?

Contact: Homedale Jt. School District Office

Rob Sauer, Superintendent

(208) 337-4611

rsauer@homedaleschools.org

Please Vote

May 21, 2013