Fruitville Elementary School issued the following announcement on Feb 14.
VOTE MARCH 8: The referendum brings over $962,390 into our classrooms without raising taxes.
- Sarasota County is one of only two school districts in the state to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004.
- The consistent “A” rating is proof that our neighborhood schools provide a good value for the taxes.
- The millage pays for teacher salaries, guidance counselors, athletic trainers, music, dance, arts programs and Technology Support - Professionals in each school.
- The 1 mill has been in place since 2002.
- Funding from the referendum pays for Summer Learning Programs and some Reading Recovery teachers allowing students to avoid the summer slide in learning.
- The referendum supports Pre-K and Early Learning Opportunities.
- The additional funding allows us to keep the added 30 minutes of instruction per school day, equaling 18 extra days a year.
- Continue to enhance safety and security at schools.
#KeepTheA
sarasotacountyschools.net/KeepTheA-VoteMarch8
Original source can be found here.
Source: Fruitville Elementary School
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