One HUGE concern on parent’s minds are the massive budget cuts for education. The Kyrene District has planned and prepared allowing us to absorb some of the initial blows that have come our way. Therefore, war are in a far better position than most districts.
BUT CHANGES ARE AHEAD!
We, as your PTO Board, feel that our parents need to be informed about upcoming ballot items and how they will affect our children. You will see many items over the next few weeks posted to our blog that will lead you to areas where you can find reliable information about what changes to expect. It is not our intention to sway you in anyway – but to inform you so that you can make educated decisions and be prepared for what lies ahead.
I would encourage each of you to go to the district website regularly and read through all of the information as it is updated frequently. KYRENE BUDGET PAGE
Please notice that 2 budget scenarios have been presented. By going to the above website you will find a link “Budget strategy on staffing and compensation variables”. This link shows what will happen within Kyrene in the very near future.
We WILL face cutbacks – either way.
Budget Scenario A shows the proposed budget WITH the Sales Tax Increase (Prop 100). You will notice that WITH the increase Kyrene will have a DEFICIT of $6 million.
Budget Scenario B shows the proposed budget WITHOUT the Sales Tax Increase (Prop 100). The deficit for Kyrene WITHOUT this increase will be $11.8 million.
Proposition 100 is a 1% sales tax initiative (not to include food items) that will be voted on STATEWIDE, on May 18th. Request an early ballot (that can easily be mailed in or dropped off that day) online with just your driver’s license number here: EARLY BALLOT REGISTRATION
There are many groups out there that are working hard to prevent or minimize continued decreases in educational funding. These groups send out emails that will help keep you informed and offer you opportunities to help make a difference.
Because we are limited to what can and can’t be shared in order to remain neutral in all issues, we must encourage you to find out on your own what can be done to support education in Arizona. We can however advocate for any issues we deem important from our own personal email/telephone numbers.
Let’s continue to make a difference!
-Tammy Schick
You are welcome to contact us anytime via the PTO email address: Pueblo-PTO@hotmail.com or feel free to contact me on my personal address: tammyschick@cox.net
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