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Upcoming Budget Committee and Boundary Meetings
EAST SALEM BOUNDARY CHANGE FORUM TONIGHT, JANUARY 23
The community is invited to view and share input on boundary change proposals for schools in East Salem. School attendance area boundaries are being adjusted to create an attendance area for a new elementary school (opening Fall 2012), and to relieve overcrowding and balance enrollments at other schools.
East Salem Boundary Change Community Forum
Monday, January 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. at McKay High School
Attendance areas for Aburn, Hazel Green, Hoover, Middle Grove, Miller, Scott and Swegle elementary schools could change. Middle and high school assignment for students living in these areas may also be affected. Maps and more information can be found on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/east-salem-boundary-forum-rescheduled-january-23
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BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETS JANUARY 24
The Budget Committee will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE. Find the agenda and more on the district website at: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/budget-committee-meets-january-24
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SOUTH AREA BOUNDARY CHANGE FORUM JANUARY 26
Some school attendance areas in South Salem are being adjusted to create an attendance neighborhood for the new South Salem elementary school (opening Fall 2012), and to relieve overcrowding and balance enrollments at other area schools. The community is invited to view the proposal and provide feedback.
South Area Boundary Change Community Forum
Thursday, January 26, 2012
6:00 p.m. at Crossler Middle School
The attendance areas for Lee, Liberty, Pringle, Rosedale and Sumpter may be adjusted. Middle (Crossler and Judson) and high school (South Salem and Sprague) attendance areas may also change and affect students' schools of assignment.
Maps of proposed changes to elementary and middle school attendance areas can be found on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/south-area-boundary-change-forum-january-26-0
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E. Salem Boundary Forum Rescheduled to Jan. 23
EAST SALEM BOUNDARY CHANGE FORUM RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 23
Due to expected higher water, the boundary forum originally planned for this evening has been rescheduled.
East Salem Boundary Change Community Forum
Monday, January 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. at McKay High School
More information, including maps and a forum agenda, is available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/east-salem-boundary-forum-rescheduled-january-23
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Forum dates for E. Salem boundaries and new school name
NEXT WEEK: PUBLIC FORUMS DISCUSS EAST SALEM BOUNDARIES AND NEW SCHOOL NAME
The community is welcome to attend upcoming public forums to discuss changes to school boundaries and names for the new East Salem elementary school. The school is being constructed in East Salem near Cordon Road and Sunnyview Road.
East Salem Elementary School Naming Forum
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. at McKay High School
Interested persons may present testimony about a nominated name and how it meets the criteria for new school names. More information about the naming forum is available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/public-forums-planned-new-school-names
East Salem Boundary Change Forum
Thursday, January 19, 2012
6:00 p.m. at McKay High School
The public is invited to review and give feedback on the proposal for new attendance area boundaries. The boundary changes will create an attendance area for the new school, and adjust attendance areas for Hazel Green, Hoover, Middle Grove, Miller, Scott, Swegle and Auburn elementary schools. The changes could also affect the middle and high school assignments for students who live in these elementary school attendance areas.
For questions or more information, please contact any East Salem school principal, or project coordinator Mike Bednarek at 503-399-3290.
The new elementary school is being constructed with funds provided by the $242.1 million construction bond approved by voters in 2008.
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E-Update for January 5, 2012
PUBLIC FORUMS TO BE HELD ON NEW SCHOOL NAME NOMINATIONS
A sub-committee of the Citizen Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) will hold two public forums to hear testimony on names nominated for two new elementary schools being constructed in Salem-Keizer.
South Salem Elementary School Naming Forum
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
6:00 p.m. at Sprague High School
East Salem Elementary School Naming Forum
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. at McKay High School
Interested community members have the opportunity to speak for three minutes to provide testimony that supports how a name on the list meets the criteria for new school names. More information is available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/public-meetings-set-new-school-names-and-attendance-boundary-proposals
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E-Update for December 9, 2011
SCHOOL BOARD VOTES ON SMALL SCHOOLS PROPOSAL TUESDAY
On Tuesday, December 13, The School Board will vote on a proposal to repurpose Hazel Green and Rosedale elementary schools. The Board is considering the proposal to help offset a projected $20 to $25 million shortfall for the 2012-13 school year. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE. The Board will hear public testimony during the Audience Communications portion of the agenda. The meeting agenda is available on the district website at: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/school-board-meeting-december-13-6-pm.
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E-Update for November 23, 2011
DISTRICT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT REPORT AVAILABLE
The new issue of the district's success report is available online and in schools. Progress Toward Success 2011 details student achievement data, demographics and graduation rate information. Highlights include gains in reading and math, and seven of eight high schools posted gains in graduation rate. The publication also describes the district's commitment to the vision that all students graduate and are prepared for a successful life. More information is available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/progress-toward-success-publication-available
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BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 29
The Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE. More information, including the meeting agenda, is available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/budget-committee-meeting-november-29
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NOMINATIONS FOR NEW SCHOOL NAMES CLOSE NOVEMBER 30
All parents, students, staff and the community are invited to suggest names for the two new elementary schools opening in Salem next fall. The new schools will be open for students in 2012. One is being constructed in East Salem near Cordon Road and Sunnyview Road, and another near Madras Street in South Salem on the former Battle Creek Golf Course property. Nominations are being accepted through November 30, 2011. Nomination forms and more information are available on the district website: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/nominate-name-new-east-and-south-salem-schools
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2011-12 BUDGET GUIDE AVAILABLE
The 2011-12 Budget Guide For Our Community is available in schools or by download from the district website. The Budget Guide can also be picked up at the district's Community Relations & Communications office, 2450 Lancaster Dr. NE, Suite 206. The 24-page Budget Guide provides summaries of all major departments and programs at Salem-Keizer Public Schools. In addition, it provides a general overview of the total budget and how funds are distributed. To download the Budget Guide, please visit: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/budget-guide-our-community-2011-12
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E-Update for November 7, 2011
SCHOOL BOARD HEARS FIRST READING OF SMALL SCHOOLS PROPOSAL NOV. 8
The School Board will hold its regular business meeting on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Student Services, 2575 Commercial St. SE. The meeting is open to the public. Testimony will be received during the Audience Communications portion of the agenda - http://www.salemkeizer.org/sites/salkeiz.orvsd.org/files/salkeiz/sb-nov-2011.pdf .
The Board will hear the first reading of the small schools proposal, which recommends that Hazel Green and Rosedale elementary schools be repurposed at the conclusion of the 2011-12 school year. More information on the proposal is available on the Budget Concerns - http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/budget-concerns-2012-13 page
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SOUTH SALEM BOUNDARY FORUM NOV. 9
New school attendance area boundaries are needed to prepare for the opening of a new elementary school in South Salem in Fall 2012. A community forum on the boundary change process will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Crossler Middle School. Parents, staff and community members are welcome to attend to learn about the process and provide input on adjusting attendance areas. For more information about the forum, contact any school principal in South Salem, or project coordinator, Mike Bednarek at 503-399-3290.
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