On March 10, Governor Quinn will present his budget for 2010-11. There is a possibility of a 10 to 15 percent state reduction which translates into $19 to $29 million cut to U-46. At a time when districts across the state are struggling to fund the educational needs of their students, any reduction in funding will devastate school budgets.
Click here to listen to Dr. Torres' budget remarks.
Parents, community members, employees can help get the message to Springfield by contacting their representatives and the governor. Governor Quinn has an interactive budget site at http://www2.illinois.gov/budget/Pages/default.aspx that encourages public feedback.
You can find contact information for your legislators on the Illinois General Assembly site at http://www.ilga.gov/ . If you need the name of the legislator for your district, you can find it under “Legislator Lookup” also available on the page under “Additional Resources.”
2010-2011 Proposed Calendar
The proposed 2010-2011 School Calendar has been posted. The Board will vote on the calendar at its March 15 meeting. View 2010-2011 Calendar
Results of Second Library Card Challenge
U-46 Superintendent Dr. José Torres has a strong belief in the importance of reading and using the library. This year he challenged high school students to get their library cards. Full Story
U-46 Musicians Recognized
At the March 1, 2010 School Board meeting the following students were recognized by the Board for their achievement. Full Story
ETA and U-46 to Begin Negotiations
In consideration of the financial status of the District and the State and after having discussions over the past two months, officials for both U-46 and the ETA have agreed to begin formal bargaining earlier than traditionally planned. Full Story
Discovery 2010 Science Fair
Discovery 2010, the first Science Fair/Exposition is coming to Gail Borden Library on April 17. Pick up a registration form at the library or go to www.gailborden.info to download a form. Registration is due at the library by Friday, Feb. 26. Full Story
Vision 2010 H. S. Art Exhibit
The 5th annual U-46 high school visual art exhibit will take place at from February 10 - March 10. Gallery hours for the month-long exhibit are: Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fridays from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Full Story
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