NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Penn Yan Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Penn Yan Central School District in the county of Yates is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Penn Yan parents, teachers, students and Penn Yan community members.
Penn Yan 2014 enrollment: 1554 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $13,663,421 | $42,604 | $227,445 | $1,275,268 |
Per Student | $8,792.42 | $27.42 | $146.36 | $820.64 |
Percentage | 0.065% | 0.050% | 0.059% | 0.064% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Penn Yan Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Penn Yan taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Penn Yan Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Penn Yan Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Penn Yan received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Somers Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Somers Central School District in the county of Westchester is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Somers parents, teachers, students and Somers community members.
Somers 2014 enrollment: 3360 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $8,188,665 | $79,483 | $0 | $713,823 |
Per Student | $2,437.10 | $23.66 | $0.00 | $212.45 |
Percentage | 0.028% | 0.093% | 0.000% | 0.036% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Somers Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Somers taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Somers Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Somers Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Somers received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Dundee Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Dundee Central School District in the county of Yates is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Dundee parents, teachers, students and Dundee community members.
Dundee 2014 enrollment: 762 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $9,440,891 | $29,232 | $176,375 | $888,015 |
Per Student | $12,389.62 | $38.36 | $231.46 | $1,165.37 |
Percentage | 0.046% | 0.034% | 0.046% | 0.044% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Dundee Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Dundee taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Dundee Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Dundee Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Dundee received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, White Plains City School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, White Plains City School District in the county of Westchester is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including White Plains parents, teachers, students and White Plains community members.
White Plains 2014 enrollment: 7067 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $19,586,859 | $195,743 | $912,586 | $1,746,127 |
Per Student | $2,771.59 | $27.70 | $129.13 | $247.08 |
Percentage | 0.076% | 0.230% | 0.237% | 0.087% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless White Plains City School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to White Plains taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the White Plains City School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, White Plains City School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little White Plains received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Yonkers City School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Yonkers City School District in the county of Westchester is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Yonkers parents, teachers, students and Yonkers community members.
Yonkers 2014 enrollment: 24326 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $233,015,683 | $825,093 | $4,269,388 | $23,965,851 |
Per Student | $9,578.87 | $33.92 | $175.51 | $985.19 |
Percentage | 1.125% | 0.968% | 1.109% | 1.198% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Yonkers City School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Yonkers taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Yonkers City School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Yonkers City School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Yonkers received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Lakeland Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Lakeland Central School District in the county of Westchester is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Lakeland parents, teachers, students and Lakeland community members.
Lakeland 2014 enrollment: 6046 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $38,336,140 | $180,811 | $192,247 | $3,648,705 |
Per Student | $6,340.74 | $29.91 | $31.80 | $603.49 |
Percentage | 0.150% | 0.212% | 0.050% | 0.182% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Lakeland Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Lakeland taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Lakeland Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Lakeland Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Lakeland received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Yorktown Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Yorktown Central School District in the county of Westchester is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Yorktown parents, teachers, students and Yorktown community members.
Yorktown 2014 enrollment: 3615 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $16,458,633 | $105,188 | $0 | $1,463,127 |
Per Student | $4,552.87 | $29.10 | $0.00 | $404.74 |
Percentage | 0.056% | 0.123% | 0.000% | 0.073% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Yorktown Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Yorktown taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Yorktown Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Yorktown Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Yorktown received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Attica Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Attica Central School District in the county of Wyoming is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Attica parents, teachers, students and Attica community members.
Attica 2014 enrollment: 1430 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $15,834,911 | $45,860 | $0 | $1,499,221 |
Per Student | $11,073.36 | $32.07 | $0.00 | $1,048.41 |
Percentage | 0.073% | 0.054% | 0.000% | 0.075% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Attica Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Attica taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Attica Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Attica Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Attica received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Letchworth Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Letchworth Central School District in the county of Wyoming is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Letchworth parents, teachers, students and Letchworth community members.
Letchworth 2014 enrollment: 918 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $11,910,270 | $30,395 | $0 | $1,203,133 |
Per Student | $12,974.15 | $33.11 | $0.00 | $1,310.60 |
Percentage | 0.065% | 0.036% | 0.000% | 0.060% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Letchworth Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Letchworth taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Letchworth Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Letchworth Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
Click here to see how little Letchworth received in Race To The Top funds.
NY’s 2014-2015 budget includes the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act to be put before voters in the November 2014 election. Should it pass, Wyoming Central School District will receive a proportional share of the $2 billion based on the proportion of total formula school aid the district receives.
To receive the funds, Wyoming Central School District in the county of Wyoming is required to submit a detailed plan to a state review board. In developing plans, the school district is required to consult with appropriate stakeholders, including Wyoming parents, teachers, students and Wyoming community members.
Wyoming 2014 enrollment: 146 students
Funding type | Formula Aid | Hardware/Software | Pre-k | Bond Allocation |
State Total | $21,280,313,886 | $85,204,216 | $385,034,734 | $2 Billion |
District Share | $2,360,800 | $4,082 | $0 | $241,845 |
Per Student | $16,169.86 | $27.96 | $0.00 | $1,656.47 |
Percentage | 0.010% | 0.005% | 0.000% | 0.012% |
A significant problem with this bond is that a district might spend on getting broadband access and a few computers while another district may spend the money on building pre-k classroooms. There just isn’t enough money unless Wyoming Central School District already has high speed access, pre-k and a somewhat robust technology department. Even then, the legacy costs of maintaining additional salaries, pensions, benefits and technology will belong to Wyoming taxpayers. Similarly, Obama’s Race to the top program required all sorts of added services while providing pennies per student. As with this bond, it was big on “progressive” ideas and short on methods to pay for and maintain it. In the end it will likely result in higher local property taxes and state taxes (AKA- state aid).
Every district is required to have a technology plan. Most districts put these documents online for public review. Within this document you can get a general idea of the district equipment, class types, personnel and costs. Once you know what your local district has and roughly how much it costs, the proposed bond allocation may seem pointless or a jackpot. Keep in mind, mandatory pre-k costs for some districts will absorb a significant portion of the allocation.
District | Oceanside | Scarsdale | Fredonia |
Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,739 | 1,502 |
2013 spending* | $1.5 million/yr | $920,000 | $550,000 |
Bond allocation | $1.9 million | $444,0000 | $1.1 million |
*Spending numbers taken from the district’s technology plan, which may or may not reflect actual dollar amounts spent. Dollar amounts have been rounded.
As you can tell, some districts will be shorted while others will see a onetime increase depending on their current formula aid from the state. In the end, everyone will pay for the borrowed money.
Find the Wyoming Central School District technology plan with a pre-linked search at Bing.
The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond is set to be voted on in November 2014. That being said, Wyoming Central School District parents, taxpayers and community members should pay close attention to what the district is planning to do with this money. You may find the media pushing the idea that everyone is getting a laptop while your district has to buy a building for mandatory preschool services and decides it needs to install video surveillance. Then again, you may wind up with a front door that will stop a tank. Every district has different needs.
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