HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-143RESOLUTION NO. 01-143
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY IN ITS
REQUEST THAT THE GOVERNOR AND
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PUT TIlE STATE'S
MONEY INTO WHAT IT CLAIMS TO BE THE
STATE'S PRIORITY: ';EDUCATING OUR
CHILDREN"
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. The Governor and Legislative leaders have stated, "education is a priority".
2. St. Lucie County Schools have demonstrated earnest effort toward improving student
performance and accountability as evidenced by climbing FCAT scores.
3. The cost to educate students continues to rise, but fimding for education during the
current legislative session does not stretch to meet basic needs without maior cuts.
4. An estimated $3 million dollars are necessary to fired growth needs (insurm~ce, utilities,
and fuel), leaving a $1.6 million deficit before any raises or minimal cost of living increases can be
given to teachers.
5. Only $1.4 million, of the $4.1 million in "new money" can be used for district growth
needs.
6. The remaining $2.7 million must be spent according to state mandates.
7. The St. Lucie County School District's $2.2 million funding for choice was eliminated
despite the fact that the state promotes choice in Florida and requires districts to have a school
choice plan.
8. The burden of funding continues to shif~ further away fi:om state sources toward local
property taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby support the School Board of St. Lucie County in its request that
the Governor and legislative leaders put the state's money into what it claims to be the state's
priority: "EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN".
2. The County Administrator is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to
Governor Jeb Bush, the Florida Legislative Leaders, and the Chairman of the St. Lucie County
School Board.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Frannie Hutchinson AYE
Vice Chairman Doug Coward AYE
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis AYE
Commissioner CliffBames AYE
Commissioner John D. Brulm AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2001.
ATTEST:
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