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THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 2005
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By Frank Belcher
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW
school year is just around the corner. As
we prepare for a new school year the fo-
cus across the state has been on the Tex-
as Legislature and what changes, if any,
would result in the area of school finance
and reform. At this time the legislature is
at the end of a second called special session.
During the first regular session and the
first special session there were numerous
bills and plans filed by both the House and
Senate that dealt with school finance and
school reform.
The school finance plans in both the House
and Senate failed to provide meaningful "new
dollars" to school districts. The "new dollars"
that were included in the bills were to go to-
ward teacher pay raises and other mandates
such as incentive pay. The bills also failed to
provide money for the health insurance sup-
plement that all support personnel currently receive from the state. That cost would have to
be picked up by local districts provided they were able to afford it.
None of the school finance plans provided additional money to account for inflation. This
is a critical element considering rising fuel, insurance, and utility cost. The main focus of
the legislature and governor has been property tax relief irregardless of the impact that it
would have on schools. Up until the latest failed attempt by the House of Representatives at
the beginning of the second special session, the legislature has failed to listen to the concerns
voiced by school leaders and board members concerning school finance plans.
After an analysis of the all the plans presented Canadian ISD would be able to gener-
ate more revenue to operate and maintain current programs under current law, even with
robin hood. The main school reform measures would have called for a uniformschool start
date after Labor Day and November board elections. Both measures eliminate any local
control school districts currently have.
There will be fewer changes this school year than in past years. The most notable
changes for high school students will be the new semester test exemption policy for the
spring semester. This year the semester test exemptions for the spring semester will be
tied to passing all portions of the TAKS test. Students will have to pass all of their classes,
as well as, pass all portions of the TAKS test given for their grade to be exempt from se-
mester tests. This was done to provide additional incentives for passing the required tests
since TAKS scores were considerably lower both in Canadian ISD and statewide at the
high school level.
This year Canadian ISD will be operating a new bus route to Lipscomb prompted by
an inter-local agreement with Darrouzett ISD to provide educational opportunities for
their 7-12 grade students. Students other than Darrouzett students desiring to ride the
Lipscomb bus will need to request in writing that intent and complete the required trans-
fer papers.
I also want to remind parents that the school district provides insurance for students
while they are at school and participate in school activities, including athletics. The insur-
ance carrier also makes available, at a reasonable cost, extended coverage for after-school
hours. It is important too for parents to be aware that the insurance the school provides
is secondary only and is not intended to be primary coverage. It is also important to note
that school insurance does not cover summer activities.
As in most years Canadian ISD will have a number of new staff members. I encourage
you to get to know them and make them feel a part of the community. I would also encour-
age parents to take advantage of opportunities to communicate with the school. Canadian
ISD wants parents involved in their child's education. Open houses that will be held in the
firstfewweeks of school are excellent ways to getto know your student's teachers.
I amlooking forward to a great school year with all the challenges and excitementeach
year promises.
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Brown, Laurie Ezzell. The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 18, 2005, newspaper, August 18, 2005; Canadian, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth220694/m1/14/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hemphill County Library.