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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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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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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
“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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Workshop: Tax Increase, $15 Million Referendum
The proposed school board budget, now on display, includes expectation of the maximum tax increase they can legally get–an anticipated 1.5% increase (adjusted to the Consumer Price Index). So your taxes will go up again next year. There was no … Continue reading
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$15 Million School District Bonds?
At the July 29, 2014 Batavia School Board Finance Committee’s noon meeting (video here), the maintenance shed was a big item on the agenda. It seems fixing the current building for $135,000 is no longer being considered (the building may … Continue reading
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Batavians for Responsible Government 