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Past Performance

As promised, learn how the district has delivered on past bond and mill levy override plans.

2004 Bond Project Update

2000 Bond (PDF document)

2004 Mill Levy Override

$9.9 Million

The Mill Levy Override approved by voters in 2004 provided $313 per student. In 2008, that same dollar amount is worth $295 per student due to inflation and continued enrollment growth. As promised to voters, the $9.9 million from the 2004 Mill Levy Override continues to be spent on the following:

  • Increase high school graduation requirements from 20 to 23 credits
    • Increase math requirement from 2 to 3 credits
    • Increase science requirement from 2 to 3 credits
    • Increase fine/practical arts requirement from 2 to 3 credits
  • Increase time struggling students spend with teachers
  • Use tutoring, summer school and professional development for students not meeting grade level standards for reading and writing in grades 2-8
  • Recruit, hire and retain highly qualified staff

  • Increase English Language acquisition for non-English speaking students
  • Maintain current level of student fees
  • Operate and maintain air conditioning in 18 elementary schools

  • Increase communications with parents and community members

2000 Mill Levy Override
$10.2 Million
The Mill Levy Override approved by voters in 2000 provided $366 per student. In 2008, that same dollar amount is worth $304 per student due to inflation and continued enrollment growth. As promised to voters, the $10.2 million from the 2000 Mill Levy Override continues to be spent on the following:

  • Increase support for student achievement
    • Reduce class size
    • Add student achievement coaches
    • Purchase textbooks
    • Add literacy coaches
    • Enhance summer school program
  • Recruit, Train and Retain Quality Staff
    • Develop competitive compensation
    • Increase staff development
    • Support teacher induction program
  • Ongoing support for computer technology and telecommunications improvements

  • Provide support for diverse student needs
    • Stabilize student fees
    • Add art teachers
    • Increase support for Gifted and Talented Program, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and counseling
  • Additional support for transportation routes, maintenance operations and campus security
  • Provide support for community outreach programs