BCS Levy FAQs
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Bedford City SchoolsFacts about the
4.9-mill Operating LevyOn the May 5, 2009 ballot
District Overview
Bedford Schools have been rated Effective by the Ohio Department of Education.
Two schools – Central Primary and Carylwood Intermediate – have been rated Excellent.
Students in grades four through eight exceeded state expectations in math and reading.
The Class of 2008 exceeded the state standard for Graduation Rate: 91.9%.
85% of our graduates go on to higher education. We implemented a strict dress code. We spend taxpayer dollars wisely.
2Building Tomorrow Together . . .
Initial Budget Cuts and Cost-saving Measures
In order to reduce spending, we cut $6 million in the past three years (prior to placing the operating levy on the November 2008 ballot).
Closed Aurora School
Reduced department budgets Eliminated four administrative positions, plus an
administrative intern
Cut labor costs (excluding teachers)
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Levy Failure Aftermath
Failure of the November 2008 levy left us unable to collect $4.3 million in 2009 and beyond. Further cuts were made: Did not replace employees who retired or resigned
where possible Reduced overtime Eliminated class fieldtrips and student activity buses Postponed purchase of new textbooks Postponed purchase of new school buses
4Building Tomorrow Together . . .
Next Steps
The Board of Education has placed an operating levy on the May 5, 2009 ballot.
We’ve listened to voters . . . We tightened our belts even more. We lowered the millage to 4.9 mills.
To further reduce spending, we will now: Eliminate 26 non-teaching positions Eliminate 28-30 teaching positions Eliminate busing for high school students.
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Proposed 2009-2010Non-teaching Reductions
6 custodians 4 elementary librarians 12 paraprofessionals 3 secretaries 1 computer technician
26 positions
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Proposed 2009-2010Teaching Reductions
Elementary 6-8 Elementary Teachers Student activity advisors
Intramurals Other activities
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Proposed 2009-2010 Teaching Reductions
Heskett Middle School 7 Teachers
English Math Foreign Language Family/Consumer Science (2) Industrial Technology Librarian/Media Specialist
All athletics and extra-curricular activities
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Proposed 2009-2010 Teaching Reductions
Bedford High School
14.5 Teachers English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Physical Education Family/Consumer
Science (2½)
Diversified Coop. Training Cooperative Business Education Vocational Special Education
Coordinator (½) Cosmetology (½) Career/Technical Education (2) Combine OWE/OWA Reduce coaching/club advisors
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Additional Reductions
Administrative Support District Coordinators
Music Art Library/Media Centers
Faculty Liaisons – Grades 7-12 Science Coordinators – Elementary Content Advocates – Elementary Faculty Managers – Grades 7-12 Extended contract days
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If The Levy Passes . . .
We will reinstate: Some non-teaching
positions, plus some teaching
positions to reduce class size Class fieldtrips Middle School athletics and
extra-curricular activities Textbook purchases Bus purchases
We will restore other areas not yet determined.Building Tomorrow Together . . . 11
If The Levy Fails . . .
All proposed cuts will go into effect August 2009.
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We’ve Made Excellent Progress
That progress is now in jeopardy. It is critical for our communities that our
schools remain strong. We cannot do that without additional
funding. Quality schools mean quality
communities.
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We Need To Hear From You
Building Tomorrow Together . . . 14
Questions?
Call the Levy Hotline:
440-786-3300