Shelton School District Replacement Levy: February 19th, 2008

Intro Levy Facts Questions & Answers Voter Registration Purpose Levy Rates Levy Brochure

 
Purpose

These funds would be used to support the following: 2009: $5,700,000
Projected at
$3.37/$1,000
2010: $5,900,000
Projected at
$3.37/$1,000
2011: $6,100,000
Projected at
$3.37/$1,000
Student academic support and school
improvement plans.

Classroom and special program teachers and assistants beyond the state's basic allocation including elementary music, physical education, art, technology, NJROTC, highly capable, learning support and alternative education; classroom curriculum materials; classroom furniture; additional teachers, teacher training to meet new federal mandates.
$3,021,000 $3,127,000 $3,233,000
Required programs not fully funded by
the state or federal government.

Transportation expenses (including fuel), special education, bilingual programs, learning assistance, No Child Left Behind, truancy, nursing services, and school libraries.
$1,710,000 $1,770,000 $1,830,000
After school programs.
Coaches and advisors for athletics and activities (band, choir, drama, clubs, etc.), athletic team travel, elementary activities, intramural activities, transportation, and athletics and activities supervision.
$399,000 $413,000 $427,000
Facility operations and safety.
Swimming pool operations; high school auditorium costs; school safety; emergency preparedness; increased utilities and insurance costs, and community use of facilities.
$171,000 $177,000 $183,000
Major maintenance of buildings.
Scheduled major maintenance; implementation of the district's preventive maintenance plan developed under the strategic plan, which includes, heating/ventilation/air conditioning repair and replacement, on-going upkeep and repair of thefacilities and grounds, and upgrades to the school bus garage.
$399,000 $413,000 $427,000
 
Shelton School District Mission: To provide the highest quality educational opportunities possible to all students, in environments that nurture and promote each student's unique capabilities and finest achievements.