SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 RESOLUTION

SUPPORT OF AMENTMENT 73

WHEREAS, the Sheridan School District #2 Board of Education believes that every student
should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential and to participate meaningfully in
the civic and economic life of the community; and

WHEREAS, the Colorado way of life provides every student the chance to succeed regardless of
their zip code or their learning needs; and

WHEREAS, quality public education develops a competitive workforce that will drive a vibrant
Colorado economy for decades to come; and

WHEREAS, Colorado is experiencing a teacher shortage crisis and many teachers do not make
enough salary to meet the cost of living; and

WHEREAS, Colorado's investment in education is lagging behind other states Colorado ranks
48th nationally in personal income invested in education; and

WHEREAS, education funding has not recovered from the recession; in the 2018-19 school year
alone, Colorado schools are underfunded by $672.4 million; and

WHEREAS, the loss to the Sheridan School District has been over since 2009; and

WHEREAS, reduced funding is directly impacting the District?s ability to provide meaningful
educational opportunities for all students; and

WHEREAS, the reduced funding also limits the Board?s ability to respond to parents and
community input on the District?s programs and services, despite the Board?s great desire to
engage with and reSpond to its community; and

WHEREAS, Amendment 73 builds on the successes of Colorado's public schools by expanding
students? educational opportunities to prepare them for success in college, career and life;
preparing a quali?ed workforce for decades to come; and ensuring that Colorado's economic
prosperity is shared with every community from corner to corner of the state; and

WHEREAS, Amendment 73 will bring Colorado?s investment in public education closer to the
national average by raising $1.6 billion dollars annually; provide sustainable support for schools
by stabilizing school prOperty taxes; provide additional funding for all students and address the
most pressing needs of Colorado?s public schools specifically, funding for full-day
kindergarten and a signi?cant increase in funding for Early Childhood programs, Special
Education programs, students in poverty, English Language Learners and Gifted Talented
students; and

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WHEREAS, Amendment 73 gives local school boards greater ability to respond to parent and
community input and provide programs and services to meet the needs of all their students; and

WHEREAS, if Amendment 73 passes, the Board commits to focusing on the following
priorities;

0 Programs and services to meet the educational needs of all students;

0 Strategies and support to close the opportunity and achievement gaps;

0 Maintaining and ensuring adequate district operational functions;
while acknowledging that priorities will evolve as community engagement is an ongoing process
and revenue from Amendment 73 is annual funding; and

WHEREAS, the Board declares that Amendment 73 is a matter of of?cial concern;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sheridan School District #2 Board of
Education of?cially declares its support for Amendment 73 for the purpose of increasing funding

of public education in the State of Colorado; and

The Board authorizes the expenditure of District funds to distribute a factual summary regarding
Amendment 73, in accordance with the Fair Campaign Practices Act, C.R.S. 1-45-117.

Adopted this 11th day of September, 2018.

 


Bernadette Saleh
President, Board of Education

Attest:

 

 

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