www.msdwt.k12.in.us/future-planning/
Newsletter Nov. 2019
InTheNews • Page 2 - Keeping Commitments from 2016 Referenda • Page 4 - Frequently Asked Funding Questions • Page 7 - Implications If We Don’t Address Future Needs • Page 8 - Future Facility Needs To Support Washington Township Schools • Page 10 - Future Staff Needs To Support Washington Township Schools
The mission of Washington Township Schools is to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.
Washington Township Schools www.msdwt.k12.in.us (317) 845-9400
Message from School Board President John Fencl In July 2019, we opened two new elementary schools – Clearwater and Willow Lake. These schools are important additions to Washington Township (WT). We are also in the construction phase with five other schools while planning for renovations for each of the remaining schools in the District. The District is appreciative of the funding the community has provided for these projects. While we are excited about our progress since the 2016 referenda, we still have needs for both staff and facilities in the future. The District is always striving to better educate our students. Over the last fifteen months, the District has specifically been planning for the future. This has included community surveys, focus groups with a cross section of the community, a detailed athletic facility assessment, tours of facilities, and input from parents, teachers and students. The needs for the District are great; the funding challenges we face are significant. As we evaluate these needs, not only is community input wanted, but community support is essential. It is with this community support that we will be able to help secure the future of our schools for years to come. Throughout 2019, the Board has been evaluating, reviewing and engaged with planning for future efforts. This has included working closely with the District administration in an effort to prioritize opportunities and strategize how best to move forward. We will continue to focus on improving the District academically, strengthening our diversity and further integrating with the community.
Left to right back: Mr. William Turner - Member, Dr. Nikki Woodson - Superintendent, Ms. Alexandra Curlin - Member Left to right front: Mr. Anthony S. Dzwonar – Secretary, Dr. Wanda Thruston – Vice President, Mr. John P. Fencl –President
Alumni Spotlight “My first college basketball game, NBA draft night, NBA rookie game, USA Gold Basketball world championship, NBA 3 point champion or the NBA 6th man award were all special moments in time but the best time of my life was when I was a high school student-athlete at North Central.” ~Eric “EJ” Gordon, Alumni
Keeping Commitments from 2016 Referenda Social Workers Supporting Our Students Washington Township employs social workers at all of our K-12 buildings to assist students and families with multiple needs. The district is extremely thankful to our community for being able to add additional social workers at all levels. The passing of the 2016 operating referendum also provided staff members for Willow Lake, our eighth elementary school. Their work and services have been instrumental in fulfilling our mission, “to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.”
School Safety Improvements and Supports to Students In addition, with the 2016 referendum funds, Washington Township (WT) has made school safety and security a priority with both of our newest elementary schools and also as a part of planned renovations across the district. Some of those improvements include: The introduction of Raptor Technologies Visitor Management System in all schools: • This tool helps the district screen and track everyone who comes into our schools, as well as providing accurate visitor records Renovations at all schools will include safety improvements such as: • Re-designed and secured entrances • Increased and improved camera systems • Improved lockdown and communication technologies • Improved fire alarm systems These current and future improvements are critical in continuing to keep our students safe. The district continues to examine and research holistic improvements to school safety while collaborating with school safety specialists and law enforcement in the state of Indiana and beyond.
Construction In Progress Westlane Middle School
eastwood Middle School
Allisonville Elementary
Crooked Creek Elementary and Spring Mill Elementary are under planning development. 2
Keeping Commitments from 2016 Referenda Opening of Two New Elementary Schools & School Renovations The 2016 construction referendum has provided the community with two brand new elementary schools. Willow Lake Elementary was built on the site of the former Harcourt Elementary School on the west side of the district, and Clearwater Elementary School was built on the east side of the district on the site of the former Wyandotte School. These brand new facilities have afforded our students state-of-the-art safety and security, collaboration spaces, technology and classrooms that meet the needs of all learners. Students are now grouped into neighborhoods by grade levels. Neighborhoods include a larger area outside
classrooms where students can work in small groups, hold grade level collaboration meetings, work on assigned curriculum, or play games during indoor recess. Our neighborhoods eliminate the need for entire grade levels or classrooms to walk through the school all at once for grade level convocations. Additionally, nearby restroom facilities for each grade level save time and maximize learning and instruction for our students and teachers. Finally, all classrooms, including the discovery center, are layed out in an open concept, providing natural light with many windows, where teaching and learning is visible to everyone. The “pit� is a wonderful
area in the media center where children can have books read to them or small groups of students can branch off to read and work on their own. The technology class is also taught in the discovery center with flexible seating throughout for all students to learn and explore.
These new spaces and areas greatly enhanced teaching and learning in WT, and students are excited for further renovations at our middle schools, elementary schools and North Central High School. To see when all schools are scheduled for renovations, please check https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/project-schedule/.
Projects Completed in 2019
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Frequently Asked Funding Questions Directions: How do you think we spend funds in Washington Township? Complete the activity with your guesses.
Sources of Funds for MSD Washington Township
Answer can be found on page 11.
Washington Township receives funds from the state and federal government but they are inadequate to support all of our needs for staff and facilities. In fact, since 2009 state funding to Washington Township Schools has been reduced by $42 million while our enrollment has increased. Additionally, the community supports our schools with property taxes which fund designated staff and specific facility needs. As we plan for the future of Washington Township Schools we will need to continue to rely on the community’s support through the referendum process for future staff and facility needs to ensure the ongoing success of our schools.
Budget Ac�vity
Washington Township Educa�on Fund (EF) Budget What % of the EF budget do you think is spent in WT for each category?
Budget Area
Classroom Instruc�on Expenses
Teachers, Instruc�onal Assistants, Instruc�onal Supplies
School Administra�on
Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans, Dept. Chairs, ADs
Support Services for Students
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about school finance.
Guidance, Health Services, Psych Services, SPED Admin.
Instruc�onal Support Services
Curriculum
Dev., Library/Media Services, Instruc�onal Technology
1.WHAT SOURCES OF FUNDING SUPPORT WT?
Athle�c Coaches
100%
Total
($75.6 Million)
Washington Township Opera�ons Fund (OF) Budget Budget Area
What % of the OF budget do you think is spent in WT for each category?
Support Services - General Administra�on
Board of Educa�on, Districtwide Administra�on (non-school based)
Central Services
Fiscal, Purchasing, Warehouse, Technology, Payroll, HR
Opera�ons & Maintenance of Facili�es
Opera�ons Staff, Maintenance of Buildings, Grounds & Equipment, Police, Insurance
Transporta�on
All expenses associated with transpor�ng students and maintenance/replacement of school buses
Minor Facility Construc�on & Improvements Minor Building Improvements, Skilled Cra� Employees
District Wide Equipment Major Facility Construc�on & Improvements
Large Construc�on Projects, Major School Renova�ons & Major Athle�c Facility Improvements
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR SUPPORT TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS?
Total
100%
($38.7 Million)
“Washington Township is a place where students can get an excellent education. The school system provides multiple opportunities for students to thrive. I’m so honored to be a part of the Washington Township School District!” ~Kimberly Bolden, Resident
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Frequently Asked Funding Questions 3. HOW HAS SCHOOL FUNDING BEEN REDUCED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS?
7. WHAT IMPLICATIONS DO CHANGES IN STATE TAX POLICIES HAVE ON SCHOOL FUNDING?
• The State cut $300 million from education in 2010. • The State has reduced funding for students for MSDWT and similar school districts. • Changes in state tax policies has resulted in substantial losses.
Below is a chart showing lost revenue as a result of the impact of changes in state tax policies in Marion County for 2019:
4. HOW HAVE CHANGES IN SCHOOL FUNDING IMPACTED WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP?
These losses of revenue occur every year for school districts and in Washington Township the entire $2.0 million is a reduction in revenue from our Operations Fund, resulting in significant impacts on our ability to maintain our facilities along with meeting other needs to support our students.
• MSDWT suffered a permanent cut in funding of $3 million as a result of the State’s $300 million reduction in funding. • MSDWT has lost approximately $32 million as a result of the changes in student support funding over the past 5-6 years. • MSDWT has lost approximately $10 million over the past ten years as a result of changes in state tax policies.
8. WHY ARE REFERENDA NECESSARY?
5. HOW HAS WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BEEN FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE?
The short answer is we don’t get enough money from the State to meet all the needs of our students or to provide all the academic programs our students deserve. For MSDWT to provide the academic programs and student support the children of Washington Township deserve, the district has asked the Washington Township community to support an Operating Referendum for the past 16 years. These additional dollars have allowed MSDWT to maintain quality programs, keep our highly qualified teachers and staff, and provide safe transportation for the 11,000 students that we serve each day and to provide additional support for our students.
• Neutralizing the tax impact of two Operating Referenda (2003 & 2010) has saved WT taxpayers $74 million. • The district has developed strategic plans that built or renovated facilities to meet the needs of the future in the most economcal way possible. • These referenda were decided via an open and transparent process and are a frugal and responsible request of our Washington Township school community. As a result: - Property values continue to increase in part due to the quality of education offered by our schools. This results in increased property values and protects the investment homeowners have made in Washington Township. - Improving school district facilities has resulted in Washington Township being a school district of choice.
Additionally, the State does not provide any money for building/renovation projects. It is left up to each district to decide how to best fund capital improvements. In Washington Township, like most districts, there is simply not enough money available in the Operations Fund to make significant capital improvements. When considering the nature and scope of improvements necessary in Washington Township, it becomes clear that an alternative source of funding is required. That alternative source of funding is a construction or capital referendum. Once a project is approved by the voters, we can then raise the necessary funds.
6. HOW DOES THE FUNDING FOR MSDWT COMPARE TO OTHER DISTRICTS? Washington Township is a very complicated urban school district and should be funded at a level that recognizes our needs. The complexity component of the state funding formula that supports our students has been reduced significantly over the past five years. Complexity is the funding component in the formula that helps address some of the greater needs urban school districts have compared to more rural and suburban districts. Our complexity dollars per student have been reduced from $1,363 per student in 2015 to an estimated $789 in 2020, a loss of $574 per student. Compared to our neighbors to the North, Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern, their losses are estimated to be $65 and $196 per student respectively. The chart below shows funding per student and highlights how less complex suburban school districts are receiving larger annual increases in funding on a per student basis than a more complex urban district.
“Unfortunately, our state legislature does not adequately fund our schools. It's simply unacceptable to force our school systems to function with a bare bones budget. Therefore, it's imperative that we step up as a community and make an investment in the future of Washington Township. I'm a proud parent and graduate of Washington Township and a Board member of the Washington Township Schools Foundation. Our educational system in Washington Township should have the financial resources it needs to provide a sustainable, high quality educational experience for all our children. We shouldn't settle for just meeting the basic needs of our children - we should do all we can to ensure each has what they need to achieve their full potential.” ~Liane Hulka, Alumni, Resident and Parent
Funding Increase Over Last 5 Years WT= 5.69% (high complexity) Carmel= 13.48% (low complexity) HSE= 11.77% (low complexity)
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Frequently Asked Funding Questions 9. HOW HAS THE DISTRICT USED THE 2016 REFERENDA FUNDS FOR STAFF AND CONSTRUCTION?
Twenty five years ago, I was blessed to get a teaching position in Washington Township. I choose to remain a teacher in Washington Township, even though I have had other job offers over the years, because I believe in the work we do as a district and because my students and coworkers are like family. We have outstanding teachers here who are passionate about working with students and creating meaningful lessons and opportunities. We teach students, not subjects. Another aspect that makes our schools so great is the diversity in programming and student population. This diversity provides fantastic opportunities and challenges that better prepare our students for independently living and working out in the world some day. ~Sabra Gage, Teacher
The 2016 Operating Referendum dollars have been used to maintain the previous annual commitment from past referenda, staff our new elementary schools and hire additional support staff to help enhance student performance with a special emphasis on providing support to students with special needs. The 2016 Construction Referendum dollars are being used to meet the commitments made at that time and to bring our comprehensive plan for the future to fruition. MSD Washington Township has opened two new elementary schools for the 2019-20 school year. In addition, there are two middle schools and three elementary schools where renovations have begun or nearing the end of their design phase.
10. WILL ALL SCHOOLS STILL HAVE RENOVATIONS DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF THE 2016 REFERENDUM? Yes, all schools will have renovations. You may access the construction timeline for all schools at: www.msdwt.k12.in.us/project-schedule-2/
11. HOW HAS CONSTRUCTION INFLATION IMPACTED THE 2016 REFERENDUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS?
The construction industry in Central Indiana, as well as other regions, is facing significant construction inflation, labor shortages, tariffs on building materials, and competition in the market place due to the large number of construction projects going on at the same time. This has resulted in major impacts to our projects. With the assistance of our professional partners, the impact to Washington Township projects has been estimated to be approximately $35-$40 million dollars, based on or overall projected project investment of about $220 million. While construction inflation is a significant factor, EVERY SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP WILL HAVE RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
12. HOW DOES THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TAX RATE COMPARE TO SURROUNDING DISTRICTS AND MARION COUNTY? Good news! The Washington Township school tax rate is still one of the lowest in Marion County. The chart below helps illustrate this.
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Planning for Our Future - 2020 Referenda Review 13. WHY IS WT REVIEWING A MAY 2020 REFERENDA?
As we review future needs for WT schools, there are additional staff and facility needs that will require referenda support. If there were a way to fund the District’s additional staffing and renovation needs, the District would not go to our school community asking for them to consider approving future referendums. Unfortunately, the small annual increase we see in funding from the State is not adequate to meet our student’s needs for additional support staff and there is truly no other way to fund significant capital improvements without a referendum decided by voters.
Implications If We Don’t Address Future Needs WHAT IF FUTURE STAFF AND FACILITY NEEDS FOR WT SCHOOLS ARE NOT ADDRESSED WITH FUTURE REFERENDA?
Impact to schools without future staff needs addressed: √ Unable to add additional School Police Officers to our schools √ We will reduce our teaching staff by 50 teachers within 2 years which will significantly increase class sizes √ We will not be able to recruit and retain outstanding staff √ Bus routes will be longer √ We will eliminate after school transportation for athletics, co-curricular activities, and field trips √ We will need to eliminate all social worker positions from our schools within 2 years √ College prep programs and course offerings will be reduced √ Our students will not have access to additional social, emotional and behavior support √ We will need to eliminate elementary technology teachers Impact to schools without future facility needs addressed: √ Unable to update facilities that are not accessible to those with physical disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance) √ No funding for additional security upgrades √ Dilapidated athletic facilities resulting in unsafe conditions, canceled competitions, inability to host tournaments and inability to attract coaches and retain athletes √ Continued costs to taxpayers for “band-aid” solutions to major building infrastructure problems √ Elementary school playgrounds that lack the latest upgrades for safety √ Spiraling utility costs will be passed on to taxpayers √ Unsafe conditions relative to traffic flow at school sites √ Unable to expand program space needed for preschool, alternative education, career center and adult education √ Loss of outstanding staff due to poor work environments √ Loss of students and families due to poor educational and athletic facilities “Washington Township has been a leader in education in Indianapolis as long as I can remember. My children started school in Washington Township, so I have always been a supporter of Washington Schools. Washington Township provides a great opportunity and quality education for any student to participate in.” ~Dolores Anderson, Resident
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Future Facility Needs That Will Require May 2020 Referendum Support Construction Inflation Adjustments for 2016 Referendum Projects
We are excited to continue our commitments to the 2016 Referendum Projects. Renderings, videos and additional details can be found on our District website under the Future Planning Tab https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/project-schedule/. This important work involves all of our schools. Since the community’s support in 2016, we have been experiencing construction inflation at an unprecedented rate of 15% to 18%. This rate of inflation is predicted to continue and will impact future projects. We are experiencing a significant increase in the cost of building materials and construction labor shortages due to significant competition in the marketplace with major projects occurring in Central Indiana. For these reasons, the project budgets are no longer adequate to perform the anticipated scope of renovations.
Construction Not Included in the 2016 Referendum
As we look to the future of the District, there are extensive additional renovations and improvements needed. For example, the list of items below were NOT included in the 2016 Referendum.
Facilities for Student Support Programs • Expand Developmental Preschool and child care program spaces • Expand alternative education program spaces J. Everett Light Career Center • Safety and security improvements: safety classroom door hardware, security cameras, notification systems, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, parking lot lighting • Interior and exterior door replacements • Site improvements: asphalt, concrete, expanded parking, landscaping • Interior and exterior signage replacements • Additional building infrastructure upgrades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) Elementary Schools (Allisonville, Crooked Creek, Fox Hill, Greenbriar, Nora, Spring Mill) • Safety and Security improvements: safety classroom door hardware, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), parking lot lighting, additional security cameras, additional playground equipment • Site improvements: asphalt, concrete, landscaping, fencing, sanitary sewer systems • Building exterior replacements: masonry, exterior doors, gutters, roofs • LED lighting transition for energy efficiency • Expanded furniture and casework replacements • Additional equipment and technology upgrades • Additional Instructional spaces Middle Schools (Eastwood, Northview, Westlane) • Safety and security improvements: safety classroom door hardware, security cameras, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), parking lot lighting • Athletic facility renovations and improvements • Site improvements: asphalt, concrete, expanded parking, landscaping, fencing, bus barn demolition and site restoration • Building exterior replacements: windows and exterior doors • Additional building infrastructure upgrades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) • LED lighting transition for energy efficiency • Expanded furniture and casework replacements • Additional equipment and technology upgrades
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Future Facility Needs That Will Require May 2020 Referendum Support North Central High School • Safety and security improvements: safety classroom door hardware, notification systems, additional exterior security cameras, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, • Site improvements: asphalt, concrete, expanded parking, landscaping, fencing, bus barn demolition and site restoration • Current transportation facility re-use for student programs/athletics • Athletic facility renovations and improvements • LED lighting transition for energy efficiency • Building exterior replacements: windows, exterior doors, partial roof replacements • Additional building infrastructure upgrades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) • Expanded furniture, casework, wall and floor finishes • Interior and exterior signage replacement • Additional equipment and technology upgrades Transportation & Central Services Transition • Move Transportation, Maintenance, Warehouse and the WT Police Department off secondary school sites (new site and new construction) to improve site safety, as well as parking/expansion options on our secondary school campuses Central Office • Secure entry into community spaces • Building infrastructure upgrades for energy efficiency (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) • Renovations to finishes (wall and floor) • Equipment, furniture and technology upgrades • LED lighting transition for energy efficiency • Interior and exterior signage replacement “As a former student, current parent, and longtime homeowner, the support of our community in the planning for the future efforts of our school district is vital to the success of our schools and neighborhoods. Our three boys have benefited from Washington Township schools, and the time is now for our community to support the future of our schools as we plan for, and benefit from, superior schools in a supportive community.” ~Stacy Lozer, Resident and Parent
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Future Staff Needs That Will Require May 2020 Referendum Support In order to maintain the high quality education that Washington Township (WT) schools provide to our students every day, WT continually evaluates our staffing to insure that we are effectively meeting the needs of all learners. We have spent the last twelve months engaged in a great deal of information gathering regarding staffing from all facets of our community. Teachers, parents, community members and staff provided their input in areas of need that could be addressed by providing additional staff. In addition, the school board commissioned an independent evaluation of WT staffing relative to surrounding schools to make sure that we are providing students the finest educational opportunity in the Indianapolis area. Based on this extensive gathering of community feedback and staffing information, our school board is currently considering the following staffing priorities.
Maintaining Current Staff Supported by the 2016 Operating Referendum
The 2016 operating referendum ends in 2023 and we need to plan for the future of the staff that these funds support. The 2016 operating referendum currently supports the staffing of multiple positions at Willow Lake Elementary School which opened in the Fall of 2019. This includes the principal, assistant principal, office support staff; special area teachers such as art, physical education and music; special education teachers and English as a New Language (ENL) teachers, dual language immersion teachers, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers. In addition, the 2016 referendum provides funding for ten district social workers, special education teachers at the middle school level, a social and emotional behavior coach, a middle school mental health therapist, an additional speech pathologist and twenty-one other new positions for additional student support. The continued impact of all of these positions are critical to the success of WT students moving forward.
Competitive Compensation for Existing Staff
One significant finding of our recent compensation audit was the identification of staff positions, including our current first year teacher salaries, that are not in alignment with pay rates in the greater Indianapolis area. We are committed to remaining competitive with surrounding schools and will be actively working to address these discrepancies. A future referendum would support our current staff in the following ways: • Increase to teacher pay (required collective bargaining process would occur by law Fall 2020) • Increase in pay to all classified staff (bus drivers, instructional assistants, custodians, front office staff, etc.) • Compensation adjustments to specific staff positions to make wages competitive with surrounding Districts
Additional School Staff to Support School Safety, Academic Achievement and Student Programs Elementary
• Staff to Support Behavioral, Social and Emotional Needs of Students • Elementary Technology Teachers • Staff to Support Alternatives to Suspension • School Police Officers
Middle School
• Staff to Support Behavioral, Social and Emotional Needs of Students • Special Education Department Chairs • Additional School Counselors • Staff to Support Alternatives to Suspension • Additional Athletic Coaches
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As a 42 year resident of Washington Township, parent of two North Central graduates, and a former 40 year employee of the WT (Teacher, Assistant Principal, Elementary Principal and Human Resources Director), I was always impressed with the outstanding educational programs and supportive extracurricular activities afforded students in our school district. I commend the Board of Education, administrators, teachers, parents, and community members who are planning for the future to ensure that the 65 year tradition of educational excellence continues in our exceptional school district. Our students deserve nothing but the best! ~Joe Erne, Resident
Future Staff Needs That Will Require May 2020 Referendum Support Budget Ac�vity
High School
• Additional School Police Officers • Graduation Pathways Internship Specialist • Staff to Support Alternatives to Suspension • Additional Athletic Coaches
Washington Township Educa�on Fund (EF) Budget (See page 4)
Additional Staff to Support District Wide Student Services
• School Psychologists • Coordinator of Student Programs and Community Liaison • Bus Drivers to Support Current Routes • Bus Mechanics • Equity Specialist • Communications Coordinator
Budget Area
Classroom Instruc�on Expenses
Teachers Instruc�onal Assistants Instruc�onal Supplies
School Administra�on
Principals, Assistant Principals, Other School Admin. Support
Support Services for Students
Guidance, Health Services, Psych Services, SPED Admin.
Instruc�onal Support Services
Curriculum Dev., Library/Media Services, Instruc�onal Technology
Additional Staffing to Maintain Current and Future Facilities • Custodians • High School Interior Athletic Facilities Custodian • High School Exterior Site and Athletic Facilities Maintenance Staff • High School Grounds/Athletics Custodian • District Lawn and Site Maintenance • District Electrician • District Custodial Trainer and Supervisor • District Facility Use and Rental Assistant
Athle�c Coaches
Actual % 78% 9% 6% 6% 1%
100%
Total
($75.6 Million)
Washington Township Opera�ons Fund (OF) Budget
Budget Area
Support Services - General Administra�on
Board of Educa�on, District-wide Administra�on (non-school based)
Central Services
Fiscal, Purchasing, Warehouse, Technology
Next Steps
Opera�ons & Maintenance of Facili�es
Opera�ons Staff, Maintenance of Buildings, Grounds & Equipment, Police, Insurance
Transporta�on
All expenses associated with transpor�ng students and maintaining school buses.
Why May 2020 for the next referenda to support WT Schools?
• May 2020 election means property tax implications and funds to WT in 2021 • No elections in 2021 • Referenda in 2022 means that funds to WT would not arrive until 2023 which would have significant negative impacts to staff and facilities and, ultimately, our student
Minor Facility Construc�on & Improvements
Actual % 4% 14% 41% 27%
Minor Building Improvements, Skilled Cra� Employees
7%
District Wide Equipment
7%
Major Facility Construc�on & Improvements
Large Construc�on Projects, Major School Renova�ons & Major Athle�c Facility Improvements
Total
0%
100%
($38.7 Million)
STAY ENGAGED
Wed., Nov.13, 6 PM – 1st Referenda Hearing at CEC Wed., Dec. 11, 6 PM – 2nd Referenda Hearing at CEC
YOUR VOTE MATTERS
To stay engaged in this process, please enter your information at: http://bit.ly/supportWTS
If approved by WT School Board on Dec. 11, 2019, two questions would be placed on the May 5, 2020 ballot. You can support the future of WT Schools by voting “YES” twice.
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The Advancement Center reached a new milestone over the summer! 7 million dollars have gone back to Washington Township classrooms!
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“It shows when a community makes the intentional decision to invest in its public schools. It is what makes the difference between good educational options and great educational options. Great educational options then trickle down and pay important dividends in not only the property values of a community, but the workforce that supports it.” ~Emily Kaiser, Executive Director, The Advancement Center for Washington Township Schools and North Central Alumni Washington Township resident MSDWT parent
