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WCUSD#15 District Vision Committee Meeting Information

PURPOSE OF THE DISTRICT VISION COMMITTEE

Create a bridge between the community and the district
Educate and communicate the state of the district
Seek input regarding facilities needs, wants, and wishes
Seek input regarding long term financial needs, wants, and wishes
Provide input to the Board of Education for developing long range financial and facilities plans and goals.

If you have any questions regarding the WCUSD#15 District Vision Committee, please contact Tip Reedy, Superintendent. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Illinois 5 Essentials Survey

Attention Parents of students at WCUSD#15: We value your input regarding feedback and improvements for our schools. Please consider taking the time to complete the 10 minute 5 Essentials Survey.

http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Parents with multiple children in multiple buildings will be to provide feedback and input for each building their child attends.

The information and data collected will be reflected on the 2019 Illinois School Report Card. Your feedback and input will help rank each of the WCUSD#15 Buildings.

The 2018 Illinois School Report Card data showed WCUSD#15 had 2-Exemplary Schools (WHS & WJHS) and 2-Commendable Schools (WMS & SES).

IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLET!

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Thank You!

Williamsville, Sherman, and Sangamon County Residents,

WCUSD#15 is extremely thankful to have a positive outcome on the 1-Cent County Schools Facilities Sales Tax! Thank you to the voters who recognized the need to update our facilities and provide our students a safe, secure and comfortable learning environment.

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PSAT 8th Grade Testing

Eighth grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT 8/9 on Wednesday Nov 7th. This test will help identify areas where your student excels and other areas that they should focus on to improve academically. Results from this test will help WJHS teachers recommend high school English, Math, and Science placements for your student's freshmen year. Scores will link students to career

PSAT scores are not sent to colleges, but do help predict how your student would perform on the SAT (a globally recognized college admissions test) which will be taken during the spring semester of junior year. After receiving PSAT 8 scores, WJHS students will be given access to a individualized SAT study plan through khan academy and career planning resources through the college board.

It is important that each student be prepared and present for the PSAT test on Wednesday. Students who miss testing will not be given a make up test, per college board test administration procedure. Please avoid scheduling any appointments or planned absences for your student on this date (November 7th). Testing will start at 9:20am and conclude at 12:00pm. The best preparation for the test is to engage in classroom learning and practice academic skills over time. Students should bring a number 2 pencil with eraser (no mechanical pencils) and an approved calculator. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/taking-the-test/test-day-checklist/approved-calculators

For more information on the PSAT 8 please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/inside-the-test

Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax Information

Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax

On November 6, 2018, the voters of Sangamon County will be asked to approve a proposal to provide funding to all county school districts through a 1-cent retail sales tax increase.

The revenue from this Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax will be generated from Sangamon County residents and more importantly from the people who visit and travel through Sangamon County.

The revenue can only be used to maintain and improve school facilities or to make payments on existing bond debt.

The Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax is a shift from exclusively relying on local property taxes to fund school facilities.

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District Dispatch CSFST Novmember 1, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 the voters of Sangamon County and the residents of Williamsville and Sherman will be asked to approve a proposal to provide funding to all Sangamon County school districts through a 1-cent sales tax increase. The revenue from this sales tax can only be used to maintain and improve school facilities or to make payments on existing bond debt.

In schools that thrive in communities such as ours, we educate the students of each other’s neighbors, friends, and family members. Such close-knit relationships result in high expectations for our schools as well as the educational programming and services we provide, and justifiably so. The 1-cent County Schools Facility Tax is a way for the communities of Williamsville and Sherman to provide a revenue source for our schools to make improvements in school security and safety, make facility repairs, improvements, and upgrades so that our students may learn in a quality educational environment for many years to come.

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District Dispatch CSFST October 25, 2018

Sangamon County Schools Seek a 1% Sales Tax Referendum to Address Facility Needs.

Sangamon County Schools will place a 1% sales tax question on the November 6th Ballot as a step to help increase school safety, security, and improve school facilities. There are many questions about the 1% sales tax and as a result, I have compiled many common questions and have listed answers.

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Interview with Tip Reedy - CSFST - Williamsville Sports Weekly

A sit down with Superintendent Mr. Reedy to discuss the Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6. Mr. Reedy gives a detailed breakdown of what the tax is, what will be taxed, and how it would help WCUSD #15. This episode contains a lot of good information so voters can be educated when the go to the voting booth on November 6.

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Williamsville Sports Weekly - Episode 116

In the first episode of the 18-19 school year we take a look back at the Fall sports season and where the teams are heading for the postseason. We also sit down with Superintendent Mr. Reedy to discuss the Sangamon County School Facility Sales Tax that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 6. Mr. Reedy gives a detailed breakdown of what the tax is, what will be taxed, and how it would help WCUSD #15. This episode contains a lot of good information so voters can be educated when the go to the voting booth on November 6.

Audio: https://bit.ly/2PihpFG

YouTube: https://youtu.be/TahuDV1VWmY

District Dispatch CSFST October 18, 2018

County Sales Tax Revenue For Facility Funding To Sangamon County Schools

The county schools facility sales tax is for one cent on every dollar spent on qualifying retail purchases. Not everything falls under the County Sales Tax like all other municipal or county sales tax items. If it is not currently taxed, it will not be taxed.

The County Schools Facility Sales Tax revenue is generated locally from all Sangamon County residents, but more importantly generated from the population traveling to Springfield and through Sangamon County. Data shows that 30-40% of this qualifying sales tax revenue is generated from people outside, traveling to, and visiting Sangamon County. The county schools sales tax is a shift from relying exclusively on property owners to help fund public schools. This tax is shared amongst all people paying the sales tax on the qualifying purchases.

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