Prop 103
This November Coloradans will have the opportunity to stop short-sighted and irresponsible cuts to our schools by passing Proposition 103, the ―Bright Colorado initiative.
Summary
Proposed by State Senator Rollie Heath, ― Proposition 103 would restore state income, corporate and sales taxes to their 1999 levels for the benefit of education:
- Corporate income tax and personal income tax rates would increase from 4.63% to 5%.
- The state sales tax rate would increase from 2.9% to 3%.
- The initiative would raise an anticipated $532 million per year.
- The new funds would go toward preventing further cuts to education — preschool through higher education – and, depending on the economy and recovery, could begin restoring funding for some of the devastating cuts of the past three years.
- The new rates would be in effect temporarily for five years, beginning in January 2012.
Context
- Without ballot action, it is anticipated that P-12 will face a fourth year of deep cuts in the 2012-13 school year and higher education will continue to experience significantly diminished state funding, resulting in higher tuition, reduced financial aid, and possibly even closures of colleges and departments.
- While this initiative will not reverse the cuts schools and colleges have endured over the past four years, it will help to prevent or minimize future cuts.
- This initiative provides the ONLY opportunity available to stop deep cuts in the 2012-13 school year.
- The proposal simply restores tax rates to 1999 levels.
- The proposal’s five-year limit is intended to ensure that the initiative cannot be viewed as a permanent solution to public education funding. This initiative is like a tourniquet that will prevent more irreparable cuts while providing a few years to build consensus on long-term fiscal reform.
YES on Proposition 103 — Election Day is November 1, 2011
Razzle Dazzle 2011
Razzle Dazzle & Glee for BVSD
Saturday, May 28, 2011, 5:30pm
Boulder Reservoir
$150 per person
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An Impact on Education Event, benefiting students and teachers of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). Impact on Education creates opportunities for all students, supports programs to increase learning and interest in science, math and technology and acknowledge excellence in teaching.
5:30 pm
Nostalgic Appetizers with Inspired Twists
Silent Auction
7:15 pm
Fashionable Dining Begins
Indulge in Upscale Comfort Food
8:15 pm
Be Dazzled with Decadent Desserts
Outstanding Entertainment
(Centaurus High School Marching Band & Fairview High School Band & Choir)
Live Auction
What your contribution does for BVSD schools:
- $150 funds field trips for 15 students that cannot afford the trip fees
- $150 helps offset health-related expenses for 6 students
- $750 will support 15 science fair projects for students in need
- $150,000 given to 55 schools through our Opportunity Fund will help over 8,500 students
Classroom Mini-grant Showcase
An Exhibition of Teaching Excellence
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
5-6pm
BVSD Education Center
Aspen Room
6500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO
Refreshments will be provided. BVSD School Board Meeting to follow at 6pm in the Board Room.
Please join us for this special event created to give Boulder Valley School District teachers an opportunity to exhibit their innovative and creative Classroom Mini-grant (CMG) projects that have been funded by Impact on Education donors.
The Classroom Mini-grant program has been providing funding for teachers since 1986.
We hope you will be able to join us in acknowledging the hard work, effort, and creativity of our wonderful teachers!
Trash Bash
Don’t Miss
Trash Bash
April 16, 2011
Western Disposal Service, Inc.
5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder, CO 80301
The annual Trash Bash is a fund raising event to benefit Crayons to Calculators! Western Disposal strongly supports our mission to provide backpacks and school supplies for children in need throughout the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts. An estimated 15,000 – 20,000 students are unable to start their school year with basic school supplies; With Western Disposal’s help, we can help thousands of those students each year.
In 2010, Western Disposal, its employees, vendors, customers, and generous others raised $100,000 for Crayons to Calculators. This year Western Disposal has set their sights on a goal of $125,000!
For more information about this event, please contact Deb Dabkowski at Western Disposal via email or phone 303.448.2308.
Education Matters
The seeds of business excellence are sown in our public schools!
Join Colorado Senator Mike Johnston to learn why education reform is critical for our economy.
Event Details
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
7:30 – 9am
CU Boulder UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
$25 per person (includes breakfast)
Reservations
Visit the Boulder Chamber and click on events or call 303.442.1044
About the Senator
Mike Johnston represents Northeast Denver in the Colorado State Senate and serves as a policy advisor to New Leaders for New Schools. Mike first entered education as a high school English teacher in Greenville, Mississippi, an experience that led him to write his acclaimed book, ”In the Deep Heart’s Core.” After leaving the Mississippi Delta Mike co-founded New Leaders for New Schools, a national non-profit that recruits and trains urban principals. Mike started his own career as a principal leading two alternative high schools serving Colorado students held in state custody or living in group homes and detention centers. Most recently, Mike was the co-founder and principal of MESA (Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts), a redesigned urban high school in the Mapleton Public Schools that made Colorado history by becoming the first public high school in which 100 percent of seniors were admitted to four-year colleges.
He has been an adjunct professor of education law at the University of Denver and has served as an advisor to state and federal political campaigns around the country, most recently as a top education advisor to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and transition. Recently named to Time Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and Forbes Magazine’s list of the “7 Most Powerful Educators,” Mike holds degrees from Yale College, the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the Yale Law School. He sits on the board of many local and national organizations including the “I Have a Dream” Foundation and the Urban League. He lives in Northeast Denver with his wife Courtney, who is Deputy District Attorney in Denver, and their two sons Emmet and Seamus, who are planning their first trip to Disneyworld.
Impact Awards Dinner Celebration
Join Mary, Renee, Laurie, Maureen, & Cathy for the 2011 Impact Awards Celebration Dinner!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 5:30 – 8:30pm
CU Boulder UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309
Dinner Menu
Beef Burgundy Stew or Minestrone Soup served in a bread bowl with side garden salad
Dinner Reservations
$40 per person (due at time of reservation), seating limited
For Reservations, contact
Amy Lee at amy at impactoneducation dot org or 303.524.3865
Tribute Ads
Tribute ads in the evening’s program are available for purchase. Contact Amy Lee for details!
This program recognizes individuals in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) who have an extraordinary impact on student learning through exceptional: teaching skills, job dedication, volunteering, and/or leadership.
Classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, classified employees, and volunteers are eligible for nomination. Previous Impact Award recipients are not eligible for nomination. Click here to see a complete list of previous Impact Award recipients.
Award recipients receive:
- Recognition dinner hosted by Impact On Education
- Impact Award plaque of achievement
- $500 each
- $2,500 to each recipient’s school or department
- An iPad!
Special Community Message
As you may have heard, a former employee of Impact on Education has been charged with embezzling from our organization. We are cooperating fully with the authorities and will seek full restitution.
Although this is a painful time for our organization, we remain steadfast in focusing on our mission to support Boulder Valley schools through grants and programs for students and teachers.
Our annual Impact Award event is scheduled for March 16. This signature event, a 19-year tradition, honors individuals who have truly made a difference in education. Working on this event provides us with inspiration and motivation to move through these times with dignity and professional enthusiasm.
Good stewardship of donor dollars is a high priority. Last week, we convened a small working group to discuss the appropriate financial safeguards for Impact on Education. The group has experts in the areas of finance, accounting and auditing, and we will fully embrace their recommendations. Our Board of Directors will meet this week to continue discussion of the situation as it evolves.
We are confident that our donors, volunteers and community partners will stand tall with us during these next few months. We will share additional information as it unfolds.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Fran Ryan, Chief Executive Officer
ICARE Takes Care of Gold Hill
(L to R) Chris King (Superintendent, BVSD ), Kelley King (Principal, Gold Hill Elementary), Deborah Steinmann (PTO President, Gold Hill Elementary), Fran Ryan (CEO, Impact on Education), Bryce Isaacson (VP of Sales & Marketing, Western Disposal Services)
At the opening the December 14, 2011 Boulder Valley School District School Board meeting, Impact on Education and Western Disposal Services presented Gold Hill Elementary School $8,600 raised through Impact on Education’s ICARE program. Impact on Education presented Deborah Steinmann (PTO President) and Kelley King (Principal) with a check for $3,200 donated by individuals and organizations from all over the school district. Western Disposal Services presented a check for $5,400 to cover the replacement of much need school supplies for the historic school that has been in operation since 1873.
2010-11 Impact Award Recipients Announced
On December 7, 2010, the five recipients for the 19th Annual Impact Awards were announced. Impact on Education staff and board of directors surprised each of the deserving recipients in their schools. To read more about this year’s “Fab 5,” please visit our web page. A tribute to the recipients, finalists and nominees will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 20011 at the CU Boulder UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. 500 community members will attend this celebratory dinner to honor all that is good in the Boulder Valley School District.
Hooray for 3A!
(L to R) Chris King (BVSD), Fran Ryan (Impact on Education), David Harwood (Vote Children First), Wendy Fiedler (Broomfield Community), Josie Heath (Community Foundation Boulder County), Ken Roberge (BVSD School Board)
Why is Superintendent Chris King smiling? Through the concerted efforts of many throughout Boulder County, the 2010 mill levy override passed on November 2, 2010. 62% of voters supported the Boulder Valley School District’s Ballot Issue 3A. Passage of 3A will allow increased revenues for BVSD resulting from raises in property taxes. $22.5 million will become available to help offset the devastating budget cuts recently imposed on BVSD.
The new revenue stream will support:
Restoration of Classroom Funding $12 million will be allocated to restore recent & anticipated funding cuts. The restoration of funding will help BVSD maintain or, as possible, reduce class sizes so that students get the attention they need from their teachers. Superintendent Chris King has vowed the none of the funds will be used to restore cuts in central administration.
Compensate Teachers & Staff Boulder Valley will be better equipped to attract & retain high quality teachers & staff. BVSD must offer competitive salaries & benefits. 3A will mobilize $5.5 million for teacher & staff compensation.
Enhancement of Early Childhood Education & Close the Achievement Gap 3A will generate $5 million to give hundreds more BVSD kids access to early childhood education. Early education is a key means of reducing &, in many cases, preventing the achievement gap.
- With schools in need of our programs & services more than ever, please help us address the need!
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