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School District 204 provides update on SB16 informational meetings

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education_schoolUPDATE: 204 eNews / Open Letter to District 204 Community from Superintendent Karen Sullivan 

When we first shared with you the potential impact of Senate Bill 16, many of you said that you wanted more information. Thank you to the hundreds of community members who attended the eight informational meetings we held over the past few weeks. For those of you who were unable to attend, please see the resources section below for more information.

Since our last update, Senate Bill 16 continues to be discussed in school districts throughout the area. Additionally, the president and CEO of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce took a stand against SB16, saying that “SB16, in its current form, is a property tax increase for our residents and businesses.” SB16 will be the topic of discussion at the Chamber’s meeting in November.

Our Board of Education also passed a resolution in support of education funding reform at its October 14, 2014 meeting. In doing so, the board recognizes the need for education funding reform; however, it opposes SB16 as it is currently written. You can read the resolution at Board Resolution.

Thank you to all our parents who contacted their representatives asking them to vote NO on SB16 as it is currently written. If you haven’t contacted your representative, you can find contact information and suggested points to discuss under “What can you do?” at SB16 Information.

The bill is expected to be discussed in the House this fall and we will continue to monitor its progress and bring you updates as appropriate. I’ll also be sharing information with parents during my ongoing school visits arranged through our PTAs/PTSAs.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Karen Sullivan
Superintendent

SB16 Resources:

SB16 Summary handout
SB16 PowerPoint slides
SB16 Video presentation
Legislative Breakfast video
www.edgeillinois.com
District update from Sept. 9, 2014

Previous Post, September 26, 2014 / Editor’s Note: The School District 204 eNews calendar released on September 26 includes five SB16 Informational Meetings, welcoming the community to learn about the impact the proposed new legislation could have on local schools.  Meetings are scheduled to begin at 7PM on Sept. 29 and 30; Oct. 1, 2 and 8 at selected schools.

From 204 E-News: Last July, the Illinois Senate Education Funding Advisory Committee was tasked with recommending ways to improve public education funding in Illinois. The result of the task force was the creation of Senate Bill 16 (SB16). If enacted into law, SB16 will make sweeping changes in how the state funds education. The financial impact on our school district is significant. The district’s budget will be reduced by $10.1 million over four years. This is a loss of 41 percent in state revenue. District 204 will have the third largest reduction in state funding among the 862 school districts in Illinois. The district is at the top of the list of DuPage County reductions.

Representatives from District 204, District 203, and District 200 discussed school funding with elected officials at a legislative breakfast this week.

You can watch a video of the breakfast at Legislative Breakfast.

Community members are encouraged to attend any of the following informational meetings to learn more about SB16 and the impact it could have on District 204.

7PM September 29, 2014
Still Middle School
787 Meadowridge Drive, Aurora

7PM September 30, 2014
Hill Middle School
1836 Brookdale Road, Naperville

7PM October 1, 2014
Scullen Middle School
2815 Mistflower Lane, Naperville

7PM October 2, 2014
Gregory Middle School
2621 Springdale Circle, Naperville

7PM October 8, 2014
Fischer Middle School
1305 Long Grove Drive, Aurora

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