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BRICS BOND – Go Vote on November 5!
BRICS stands for Buildings, Renovations, Infrastructure, Capacity, and Safety. These are the main focus areas identified by the Citizens Task Force as the most critical needs in the District.
The BRICS Bond proposal was developed by a group of about 60 community members who spent three months learning about the needs of the District, touring buildings, and gathering information before making their recommendations to the Board of Education.
The $240 million in funds generated by the sale of these bonds will go to replace aging infrastructure. Items such as boilers (used to heat the buildings), roofs, parking lots, windows, classroom furniture, bathrooms, electrical and plumbing will be addressed through out the district.
This proposal will not increase the current school millage (tax) rate
Do not refer to this as a “Renewal”, “Continuation”, or “Replacement”. This is a new bond proposal that will not increase the current millage rate.
The district has 34 buildings and 3.2 million square feet of space to maintain that is twice as big as Ford Field Stadium and five times more space than the Henry Ford Museum.
Average age of our buildings in 65 years old with 12 buildings over 90, 12 between 60-75, 6 between 20-59, and 4 under 20.
By law, bond funds cannot be used for items such as salaries, books, or supplies. Bond funds must be used for specific projects included in the application approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The City of Dearborn and Dearborn Public Schools are two separate government bodies. They do not share tax dollars or tax revenue. Assessments on property in Dearborn is done by the City and the school district has no part in that process.
1st Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
The Special Education Administration invites you to our 1st Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (SpEd.PAC) this school year. Please join us for this infromational meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6pm-8pm
It will be held at The Administration Service Center, 18700 Audette Street, Dearborn, MI 48124.
You will get the oportunity to meet the Special Education Director (Mike Esseily), HOWE Principal and Coordinator (Tammy Fournier), Special Education Coordinators (Rola Bazzi-Gates, Courtney Pletzke, Nicole West, Fatin Jaafar), and the District & Special Education Community Liaison (Lili Alcodray-Amen).
Presenters:
Eilia Syed – Discussing the BRICS Bond
Raefa Saab – Information on Special Olympics
Mona Alaouie – Blue Hands United-Dearborn for Autism
Tameka Citchen-Spuce – Program Coordinator Assistant for Healthy Dearborn
Just a Reminder!
Picture Day will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019! Flyers will be sent home today!
Spirit Week!
Monday 28th- Inside Out Day
Tuesday 29th – Spooky Hair
Weds 30th – Sports Day
Thursday 31st- Orange/Black/Fall colors
Friday (Nov 1 ½ day)- Book Character (costumes) Staff dress up as well
Another Friendly Reminder!
Friday, September 20, 2019 will be a half day for students! Plan Accordingly.
Field Trip Tomorrow
Just a reminder, we will going to Three Cedars Farm in Northville tomorrow. Please check the weather and dress your child accordingly. We will be outside most of the day.
School Skate Party
Save the Date!!
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6pm-8pm
Location: Lincoln Park 1419 Southfield Rd. Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 381-7465 www.LincolnParkState.com
Presale/Door Sale: $7
Includes Admission/Skate Rental ($1.50 extra for Roller Blades)
Roller Skating, Pizza Cafe, and Today’s HOTTEST Music!