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• Existing 3-Year Levy Expires in 2014 • Replacement Levy Will Cover 2015–2017 • Election Date is February 11, 2014 • Levy Will Raise $393,000 per year Estimated Cost to Property Owner • $1.20 per $1000 assessed value in 2015 • $1.19 per $1000 assessed value in 2016 • $1.17 per $1000 assessed value in 2017 • For a property assessed at $100,000, the estimated payment would be: • 2015: $120 for the year, or $10 per month • 2016: $119 for the year, or $9.92 per month • 2017: $117 for the year, or $9.75 per month Why Does Cusick School District Need a Replacement Levy? THE STATE DOES NOT FULLY FUND THE COST OF EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN! HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Core Subject Textbooks and Curriculum • • • • K-12 English Language Arts 7-12 History 9-12 Math 9-12 Science HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Supplemental Programs • • • • Career and Technical Education Consumer and Family Science (Home Ec) Agricultural Science “Cornerstone” Program – College Courses in AP HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Driver’s Education • • • Cost with levy per student = $180 Cost without levy per student = $400 A local program is FAR easier on parents, too! HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Building Maintenance • • • Routine maintenance on facilities and grounds Improvements to ball fields and playground Classroom furniture replacement HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Building Maintenance • • • Security for the shop building Upgrade heating in Wike Gym & locker rooms Replace obsolete lighting across district HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Extracurricular Programs • • • • Team transportation and coaching salaries Purchase of basic athletic equipment Pay for game officials Replacement uniforms as needed HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Technology • • • • Computers for the students Equipment for the science programs Copier leases and supplies Maintenance, repair and replacement programs HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE SPENT? Essential Operating Costs • • • Supplies and materials for classrooms Maintenance of buses and district vehicles Food service equipment, supplies and staff above the revenue from sales ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? • • • Confirm you are registered to vote on the February 11 levy Call the Elections Office at 447-6472 to confirm If unregistered, register online by JAN 13th or in person at County Courthouse by FEB 3rd WHAT IS THE VOTING PROCESS? • • • Ballots will be mailed to registered voters on JAN 22. If not received by JAN 26, call auditor! VOTE PROUDLY ! Promptly return your ballot by mail, or drop off at the County Courthouse QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LEVY? • • • Ask Levy Committee Members at school events Call Levy Committee Members - Chris Evers 863-3778 - Bernice Smith 445-3009 Call Superintendent Don Hawpe at 445-1125