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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 Levy time the current levy has been in effect, the district has raised more than $1 million annually, which has gone directly to stu- dent services. While the current local option pays for a small percent of SSD’s operational costs, it allows the district to retain important elements of a stu- dent’s education, such as ath- letics, music, art and physical education (PE). It also allows for enhanced learning opportunities through the acquisition of improved technology in the form of new computers, online curriculum from 1A Information provided by the SSD, and available to vot- ers at the district’s website, www.siuslaw.k12.or.us, pro- vides the public with a comprehensive case for the renewal. One of the data points pro- vided on the site shows that state funding for Oregon schools has fallen 13.5 percent since 2007. The current local option has been critical in filling the gap created by this decrease. In the and by the offering of Advanced Placement classes. Another of the benefits cited by the district to support the continuance of the levy is the improvement in the high school’s graduation rates. SSD figures show there has been significant improvement in this area as matriculation rates have risen from 68.1 per- cent in 2013-14 to 84.8 per- cent in 2016-17, due in large part to the additional educa- tional offerings made possible by the current levy. Among other concerns for Grzeskowiak is the underlying uncertainty of the results of the state and federal budgetary process and the impact those deliberations will have on the SSD. “Each year, Oregon devel- ops a funding estimate of what the state believes it would take to adequately fund schools,” he said. “For this year, the Oregon Quality Education Model set the state school fund estimate at $9.9 billion, while the state legislature actually budgeted at $8.2 bil- lion. Before any school started off the year, there was a 17 percent deficit between actual DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! HOLIDAY CRAFTERS MARKET operations and full funding.” The district has already begun dealing with the chang- ing fiscal landscape by mak- ing major adjustments to the Twilight Education program, condensing many aspects of the after-school program in response to reduced fiscal sup- port from the federal govern- ment. Another important element in this discussion is the securi- ty and safety improvements installed and operating due to the funding provided by the current levy. The safety and security of students is of primary impor- tance, according to the SSD board. There have also been changes in state mandated school curriculums. These modifications require increased PE minutes for 9 A kindergarten through eighth- grade (HB 3141) and for the implementation of career and college readiness programs in high schools (Measure 98). These mandates have been passed by the legislature but were not funded. These short- falls would also be addressed by the renewal of the levy. Grzeskowiak wants voters to know that their support is indeed needed and greatly appreciated by the students, staff and administration of the district. “The Local Option Levy is how the community of Florence helps to fill that gap and provide for the future of local children. The continued support of the community in renewing Local Option Levy Measure 20-281 would be greatly appreciated,” Grzeskowiak said. Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm At Greentrees Village 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest VOICE YOUR OPINION! 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