How did the district pay for the new scoreboards?
The
scoreboard at Kaley Field was purchased by G-A MAAX with funds
remaining from the overall stadium improvement project. This money was
borrowed through a bond issuance with principal payments being made by
G-A MAAX. In addition, paid advertising space on the scoreboard is
helping to pay for the scoreboard. For a more detailed explanation,
visit our archived news articles.
Why does the district struggle with the school budget?
Many
factors have contributed to the tough economic times that we have faced
for the past several years in developing a workable budget for our
school district. Even though we have made substantial cuts and reduced
overall expenditures, the truth of the matter remains that it has just
been tough to balance our available funds with our program needs. Three
main issues affect our budget: 1) growth in population; 2) rising costs
to fund the pension program; 3) the state funding program known as Hold
Harmless. For more information about our budget difficulties and Hold
Harmless, visit our news articles archive.
How do we decide when to delay or close school?
The
bottom line: safety. Is it safe for school buses to be on the road? Is
it safe for students to wait outside for the buses (as it pertains to
temperature and wind chill)? Before making a determination to delay or
cancel school, we consult the weather forecast, township road crews and
personnel from surrounding districts. We strive to make an informed
decision as early as possible to allow families time to adjust their
plans. Sometimes we close when we shouldn’t, and sometimes we don’t
delay when we should. If in doubt, we always try to error on the side of
safety.
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