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“Virelli: It’s about the kids”
An excellent column appeared on the editorial page of the Kane County Chronicle, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014: “Virelli: It’s about the kids” (online publication date 10/31/14). Please take the time to read it. It gives examples of how this father … Continue reading
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It’s About the Kids’ DEBT
If this referendum passes, a student entering Batavia high school next year as a senior will be able to play football on the artificial turf fields installed summer 2015. That same student could graduate from college, move back to Batavia … Continue reading
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Artificial Turf Lawsuits
An article in Forbes, 9/28/14, “How Taxpayers Get Fooled On The Cost Of An Artificial Turf Field”, is recommended reading. It is a cautionary tale of the extraordinarily high cost of artificial turf when replacement costs are factored in, broken warranty … Continue reading
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Batavia School District Spin
The Batavia School District has put out an informational video through BATV on the $15 million referendum. If you view it critically, you will find some interesting details (or lack thereof). Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Dave Andrews starts by … Continue reading
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Kane County Chronicle Won’t Back Referendum
The Kane County Chronicle published an editorial Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, “Our View: D-101 referendum difficult to back”. They cite too high a price tag, skepticism that it can be done without raising taxes, and the disorganized way it was … Continue reading
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SB16 Threatens State Funding to Batavia Schools
The Batavia School District stands to lose about $4 million in state funding, phased in over 4 years, if Senate Bill 16 (SB16) passes the IL House. SB16 would redistribute the state taxes that go toward education according to a … Continue reading
Artificial Turf Controversies Make News
The Batavia School District’s latest $15 million project list includes 2 artificial turf fields, for a combined total of $6 million for just the turf and stormwater drainage modifications. Replacing the artificial turf will cost an additional $1 million every … Continue reading
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“Vote NO to More Debt”
Batavians for Responsible Government has begun their education campaign on the Batavia School District’s $15 million referendum. Yard signs are now popping up around town. The focus on debt was chosen because whichever way the school district may spin it, … Continue reading
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New $15 Million Possibilities
On Sep. 23, 2014, the Batavia School Board approved a new option for the athletic fields portion of the $15 million referendum. The preferred option, Option 2, includes a 2nd artificial turf field. Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Kris Monn … Continue reading
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Details of $15 Million Possibilities
The Batavia school district has released a sample project list the $15 million bond referendum could fund. While their District E-news says, “The current plan is to divide the $15 million between capital improvements at several schools (end-of-life assets, such … Continue reading
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