1. Hosted by the Concerned Citizens for D12
June 10, 2014

3.  The 3 funding sources for schools are:
 Local
 State
 Federal
 All 3 have declined in the last several years.

4.  Breese District 12 has the lowest education tax rate ($.92 per $1,000 of
Equalized Assessed Value..the state’s minimum mandated amount)
 Breese District 12 has the second lowest district rate in the county at
$1.90 (Central’s is $1.80)
 District 12 has NEVER asked the taxpayers for a tax increase until now!
School Ed Fund Rate District Rate Combined Rate Instr. Spending Operational Spending
Central H.S. $0.92 $1.80 $5,792 $10,532
Breese D12 $0.92 $1.90 $3.70 $4,829 7,546
Germantown $0.92 $2.28 $4.08 $4,248 $6,516
Albers $1.60 $2.72 $4.52 $4,620 $7,265
Aviston $0.92 $2.27 $4.07 $4,118 $6,427
Bartelso $1.10 $2.41 $4.21 $5,315 $8,423
St. Rose $1.60 $2.56 $4.36 N/A N/A
Damiansville $1.70 $3.38 $5.18 $5,618 $10,108
Carlyle $1.84 $4.35 $4.35 $5,083 $8,468
Wesclin $2.24 $4.26 $4.26 $5,238 $7,948

6.  In 2011 & 2012 Breese,
District 12 earned the
Bright Star Award. This
recognition is given to
districts that achieve
academic success in spite of
low funding.

7.  Statewide data shows that Illinois public
school districts are continuing to struggle
financially with 532 districts – or nearly 62
percent – deficit spending, using their
reserves or borrowing, this year compared to
32.5 percent in 2008. Despite significant cuts
to schools’ staff and academic programs, the
average score of district finances, based
upon FY 2013 data, dropped below the
highest financial ranking for the first time in
five years, according to an annual Illinois
State Board of Education (ISBE) statewide
review. (ISBE Website, 2014)

8. District 12 is in this
situation as a result
of inadequate
funding---NOT
wasteful spending

10.  Donations from parents,
businesses, unions, etc..
 Parents Night Out
 Themed days at school
 Other Suggestions………

11.  Facebook
 Twitter
 Instagram

12.  Mailers
 Flyers
 Yard Signs
 Radio

13.  Volunteer Spot

14.  Community Organizations (Rotary, Lions, Farm
Bureau)
 Mater Dei
 All Saints
 City Council Meetings
 Media
 Town Hall Meetings

15.  Canvassing
 Phone Banking
 Register citizens to be voters.

16.  EVERY school district is different, but this is
what happened at Grant District 110 in
Fairview Heights, IL.

18.  We are working on a website, Facebook
page, and gmail account.

19.  Senator 54th
District
103C Capital Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-5755
District Office
310 W. Gallatin
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-3000

20.  Representative for the 108th
District
 206-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-6401
District Office
821 Main St.
Highland, IL 62249
618-651-0405
repcmeier@gmail.com

21.  Go to www.shimkus.house.gov
 Follow the steps to contact his offices.