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May 19, 2011 Vol. 6 Number 35
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As the dust begins to settle on the proposals of Governor Kasich’s budget containing reforms on education funding, it is now possible to begin to analyze the potential impact it may have on the future of Huron City Schools. The budget proposals are shifting more of the burden for funding schools from state money to the local tax payers. There are two main areas within Kasich’s budget that will directly reduce the amount of money Huron City Schools will receive. The main loss of revenue to the Huron School’s budget is the state’s decision to accelerate the phase out of personal tangible property tax reimbursement, explained Superintendent Fred Fox. By definition, tangible personal property tax was a business tax. A tax on equipment and inventory of local businesses, for example, the Akzo Nobel (Glidden), the grain that used to be at the mill, the cars and trucks at Artino Ford, the manufacturing equipment at IAC (Lear). Tangible personal property tax was a local tax, approved by the local voters, collected locally and used almost exclusively for local programs. Many lawmakers and business officials felt
this was a “bad tax”; it limited job growth as it was a burden on businesses. In 2001 the Taft administration made the decision to do away with the tax and replace it with the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT). The CAT tax was to be used to reimburse school districts and municipalities for lost revenue. This reimbursement was originally scheduled to begin to phase out in 2012 and would take eight years to complete. In 2009, an additional two years were added before the phase out was to begin. Kasich’s budget accelerates the phase out to begin in 2012, removing the two year extension and makes the phase out complete in only four years instead of the eight originally budgeted. The shortfall for Huron Schools will result in $1.5 million in lost revenue over a four year period. Overall, the state has converted a local tax to a state tax with the burden to replace the shortfall squarely on the tax payer. The second area within Kasich’s budget that will directly reduce the amount of money Huron Schools will receive is what is referred to as: “foundation”, a direct state support. The Huron Schools will lose $500,000 in “foundation” payments next fall, explained Fox. Half
of these funds from a direct cut and the other half by the loss of stimulus funds which were used to “prop up” the previous budget, he continued. The new allocations were not decided on a per-pupil formula, but rather a “Robin Hood” method of allocation. District wealth was established and monies from the wealthier districts were transferred to poorer districts, he explained. Budget reductions of this size will have a huge impact on the Huron Schools budget as they move forward into the 2011-2012 school year. The district will be making reductions beginning this school year. Several positions will not be renewed and retiring positions will not be replaced. “The district is fortunate to have a surplus of money to be able to operate without making huge cuts in programming and without going directly to voters. But, these cuts in state funding will make it inevitable that the board will have to consider returning to the ballot sooner than planned,” stated Fox. “The Board of Education is always looking to be effective and efficient and present the best education possible to student, yet be fair to the tax payers.”
Bar North Gives Back Come join us for our First Annual Celebrity Server Night Monday May 23rd from 5:30 to 8:30pm. All tips will be donated to the Derek Fox Scholarship Fund. Come and have your favorite celebrity serve you while dining at Bar North. Some of the celebrities scheduled to attend include; Fred Fox - Superintendent of Huron Schools, Tony Munafo Assistant – Principal, Huron High School, John Ruf – Principal, Huron High School and many more of Huron’s finest. The Derek Fox Scholarship is given each year to a member of the Huron High School graduating class. Let’s remember Derek by attending and giving to this great cause. MONDAY NIGHT - D TIME – BAR NORTH -5:30 to 8:30pm. See you there!
Humane Society Names New Executive Director The Humane Society of Erie County has hired Barbara Hargreaves as its new executive director. Hargreaves has extensive experience in managing non-profit organizations including being codirector of Leadership Erie County and Executive Director of The Volunteer Center of Erie County, both for 8 years. Hargreaves is also a licensed Realtor. She served 38 years as a 4-H advisor and is working toward getting her personal dogs certified as Therapy Dogs with the AKC so they can visit the Stein Hospice in-patient unit as Volunteers. She’s a designated Paul Harris Fellow of the
Sandusky Rotary Club, a recipient of the Women of Excellence award, the LEADS distinguished alumni award, and numerous other honors. She also produced and directed at 21 minute DUI documentary video which won 3 local and national awards. “I am really excited about this opportunity to serve the community,” Hargreaves said. “It’s my true love and now I get to combine that with my love for animals.” Hargreaves owns two dogs and a rescued cat and understands how important animals are in the lives of people. “I’m looking forward to helping educate pet owners on how to care for their
animals, protecting the animals in Erie County, and being a positive force for the animals.” As Executive Director of the Humane Society of Erie County (HSEC), Hargreaves will be in charge of the shelter; developing expanded volunteer, fostering, and educational programs to bring the HSEC closer to the community as a whole. Hargreaves will work with local animal organizations to improve the lives of the animals, with local governments to solicit funding to expand the Trap-Neuter-Return program and develop new resources for animals in need. “I’m a positive person, a hard worker, and I’m
excited to be back in Erie County impacting the lives of others” Hargreaves said.
Timothy Jurkovac Named Distinguished Teacher Bowling Green State University Firelands College honored one of its best at the 42nd annual Recognition Program held Friday, April 29, in the Cedar Point Center. Timothy Jurkovac of Huron, an associate professor of sociology, was honored as the 2011 Distinguished Teacher. “Dr. Jurkovac loves his subject and imbues his teaching with that enthusiasm. He is fair,
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