This is a very important Proposal! – See below for Mrs. Suarez’s Blog!
School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”
If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years.
The proposal would cost a homeowner with a home value of $150,000 (Taxable value of $75,000) about $15 per month.
The Board of Education and Administration have discussed possible uses for the funds which could include items such as: recruitment and retention of staff, maintenance of district buildings, technology, improve school programs, and supporting classroom and instructional needs.
Important Facts to Consider – Wayne County Stats
The Percentage of students living in poverty in Wayne County is 43% vs.17% statewide. (In Dearborn, almost 70% of our students are receiving Free and Reduced Lunch).
English Language Learner Students: 2010 – 20,766, 2015 – 30,087 (ELL students in Dearborn number around 10,000; that is 1/3 of the ELL students in the county.)
For more information go to resa.net/millage
MRS. SUAREZ’S BLOG
Hi, there! We will be starting swimming next week – on Tuesday!!! Make sure you find your swimsuit, swim cap and towels. It probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to practice changing quickly!
Happy 2nd Marking Period!
We are starting basketball dribbling in all classes! 2nd – 5th will also be jumping rope! K and First Grade will work on galloping and 2nd will work on skipping!
Did you know that the kiwi fruit was named by the people of New Zealand after their national bird – the Kiwi!! Add kiwi to your fruit salad! It’s tart and sweet at the same time!!!
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