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june 7 referendum

Flagler School Tax Fails; “We Will Do Everything Possible to Meet Challenges,” Superintendent Says

June 7, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 126 Comments

The first batch of result, based on early-voting and absentee ballots, show the school tax referendum failing by a wide margin, with 60 percent of voters opposed and 40 percent in favor. The numbers: 4,663 against, 3,105 for, so far.

Why I’m Voting For the School Tax Referendum, Warts and All

June 7, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 48 Comments

The school district made several errors as it badly sold the school tax referendum. But it’s not about punishing the board. It’s is about warding off mediocrity in a district that managed, against odds, to maintain quality through recession and state and federal cutbacks. That quality is in jeopardy without a Yes to the referendum.

Flagler Tea Party Spreads False and Misleading Claims as It Declares Against School Tax

May 31, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 77 Comments

The Tea Party’s opposition to the referendum is based on flawed, misleading or outright false information, which the school district has been at pains to counter or correct. The fate of the June 7 referendum may hinge on the district’s success—or failure—in that counter-offensive.

Property Appraiser Gardner: Correcting the Record on School Taxes and the Referendum

May 29, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 48 Comments

In an endorsement of the half-mill school tax levy, Flagler County Property Appraiser James Gardner responds to claims that the school district has “continually increased our taxes. Based upon factual information, this is simply not true.” He shows why.

Flagler School District’s Paraprofessionals, Key to Special Education, Protest Impending Job Cuts

May 22, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Uncertainty about the future drove paraprofessional teachers fearful of losing their jobs to make emotional pleas Tuesday evening for alternative budget cuts by a financially challenged Flagler County School Board. But the “paras,” as they are known in the district, got no satisfaction: the School Board is not reversing its decision to plan for a […]

Sheriff Manfre Declares in Favor of June 7 School Tax Referendum

May 20, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Citing the benefits of a longer school day and deputies in elementary schools, Flagler County Sheriff Jim Manfre issued a statement Monday afternoon in support of the June 7 tax referendum proposing to increase property taxes to support programs in the school district.

Flagler’s School Tax Referendum: An Opposing View

May 15, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

Adding to a growing debate over the June 7 Flagler County School Board tax referendum, Brad West argues against the levy, saying the district taxes constituents enough as it is, while the “cup-of-coffee-per-month” argument is a more expensive proposition than the board claims.

Ending 3rd Budget Drag-Out in 8 Days, School Board Settles on $1.8 Million in Cuts

May 14, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

After 13 hours of at times harrowing debate, the Flagler County School Board by Tuesday evening settled on $1.8 million in cuts, sparing most programs but not Everest alternative school. The cuts will be restored should voters approve a tax referendum on June 7.

Andy Dance: Why I Will Vote “Yes” On the School Tax Referendum

May 14, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 37 Comments

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“I will vote for the half mill, and I ask those that are on the fence or are leaning “no” to reconsider,” writes Andy Dance, the Flagler County School Board chairman, who has himself reconsidered his earlier opposition to the full .50-mill tax referendum. He explains why.

School Board Chairman’s Q&A on Flagler District’s 0.5-Mil Tax Referendum on June 7

May 14, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Flagler County School Board Chairman Andy Dance has been taking and answering questions on the referendum, on June 7, proposing to raise property taxes modestly to ensure the continuation of certain academic programs. The full Q&A is published here.

Closing Schools a Possibility With or Without Referendum as District Closes Budget Gap

May 9, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

The Flagler County School Board found the $1.8 million in cuts it needed to balance its books Thursday, but was also told that closing Indian Trails Middle, Wadsworth Elementary or Old Kings Elementary may become necessary by 2014-15 if enrollment declines persist.

Flagler School District Hones Its Sales Pitch for New Tax Ahead of June 7 Referendum

April 22, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

The Flagler school district is campaigning for the June 7 referendum on a new property tax for schools with a “You Decide” approach that emphasizes restoring time to the school day and reinforcing school security in spite of cuts in state funding.

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