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Give Feedback on Upcoming Budget - Deadline is Wednesday (May 6)
BUDGET: Feedback being gathered till 4 p.m. on Wednesday
If you were not able to attend the Budget Forums held last week in our district, but want to provide feedback, the input deadline is this Wednesday by 4 p.m.
Watch the video presentation (same presentation as given at the Budget Forums), and then go to the questionnaire to submit your feedback. Link to the questionnaire and the video are at:
http://www.salemkeizer.org/inside24j/April-22-2009/superintendents-budget-presentation-video
Up next: Budget message (release of proposed budget for 2009-10) will be May 27.
In Student News:
Student posters featured on Cherriots' buses:
http://www.salemkeizer.org/blogs/inside24j-editor/student-posters-featured-cherriots-buses
Gubser Elementary thanks volunteers and launches beautification day:
District Response to Influenza
District Response to Influenza
We are taking our direction from the Oregon Public Health Division and county health department because they establish the protocols for dealing with all communicable diseases.
They have asked us to urge people to use "universal precautions"--wash hands frequently, cover your cough, stay home if you are sick, etc...
If a child at school has repiratory symptoms and a fever or suspected fever, their parents should take them to the doctor. Our district will consult with the family, the doctor and the health department to see if a communicable disease is suspected.
If a case is suspected or confirmed, the Oregon Public Health Division and county health department will give us directions.
Please refer flu-related questions to the County Health Department.
Bus drivers compete on Saturday; Gubser Career Day; BYKTW Day 2009
Salem-Keizer bus drivers will compete in the regional School Bus Safety Exercise this Saturday (May 2)
Go cheer them on and check out their exceptional skills behind the wheel.
The event is at Keizer Volcanoes Stadium from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Public is welcomed to attend. Winners from the state events in each category may proceed to the National School Transportation Association School Bus Driver International Safety Competition being held in Greensboro, NC in July.
Financial resources to pay for these events are generated by a combination of private fund raisers and OPTA funds.
This is a great chance to see your school bus drivers from around the region demonstrate their professionalism and skills in driving the buses that bring our children to school each day.
In Student News - Gubser students dress-up for Career Day:
http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/student-news/gubser-students-dress-career-day
Photo gallery: Bring Your Kids to Work Day 2009
http://www.salemkeizer.org/category/image-galleries/bring-your-kids-work-day-2009
Additional photos are online on our Facebook page (Salem-Keizer Public Schools)
Did you know Salem-Keizer is now on Twitter: http://twitter.com/salemkeizer
Budget forums Wednesday and Thursday
We will be presenting an update on our budget situation at community forums on Wednesday and Thursday. Please select the closest high school to you to attend. Each forum will offer the same information and give you an opportunity to provide feedback.
Forums are ...
Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m. at McKay, McNary and North Salem high schools
Or...
Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m. at South Salem, Sprague and West Salem high schools
Again... just pick the high school closest to you to hear the budget update presentation. You just need to go to one.
If you absolutely cannot attend one of the forums listed above - please view the Budget Presentation on our website and fill out the quick online survey to provide us with feedback.
http://www.salemkeizer.org/inside24j/April-22-2009/superintendents-budget-presentation-video
Salem-Keizer named "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation
Salem-Keizer named "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. Here are the details: http://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/nationwide-survey-finds-best-communities-music-edu. The award acknowledges schools and districts who continue to support music education in schools. Salem-Keizer was one of 124 communities in the nation to be recognized.
Our Community is invited to a special budget forum
Our community is invited to a special budget forum to receive information and provide input on possible funding shortfalls in our district ranging from $30 to $50 million over the next two years. This is a significant reduction in our funding.
Here is the schedule:
7 p.m., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
at McKay, McNary, North Salem high schools
Or...
7 p.m., THURSDAY, April 30, 2009
at South Salem, Sprague, West Salem high schools
Pick the school closest to you to hear the presentation and share input with us.
We strongly encourage our community to attend and hear the presentation - especially to give input. It's so we can all have a common understanding of the upcoming budget situation.
If you absolutely cannot attend a forum, a video of the presentation is online with a link to a feedback form so you can give input. Please go to http://www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/inside24j/April-22-2009/superintendents-budget-presentation-video.
New principal of Sprague High School starting on July 1, 2009 announced
Curtiss Scholl will be the new principal of Sprague High School starting on July 1, 2009. He takes over for Cheryl Bower who is retiring at the end of this school year.
Scholl is currently an assistant principal at West Linn High School. He has also been the principal of Vernonia High School as well as assistant principal and athletic director of St. Helens High School. Before becoming an administrator, Scholl was a social studies teacher and coach.