Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 86, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 4, 1988 Page: 2 of 60
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i Star. Thuradav. Auqmt 4,1988
It *8 Not
So Little!
The brand new little red school house, for the Harvest House pro-
gram of the sami name, Is definitely red (and black—good Elk
colors) but not really so little. To be displayed at Bransom’s Grocery
and decorated with paper angels beginning Aug. 8, the schoolhouse
reminds Burleson residents that some of the children going back to
school this year won’t have new clothes or school supplies for that
all-important first day. Pictured with the schoolhouse are project
chairman Marty Metheny and one of the ‘‘building contractors” for
the new house, Stanley Gomer. Also helping with construction were
Brad and Gary Null, with Leon Sapp adding the finishing touch
with lettering. All are members of St. Matthew Presbyterian Church
in Burleson.
Support
group
for eating
disorders
CPC Millwood Hospital will
begin a free community support
group for families and friends of
people with the eating disorders
of anorexia nervosa and bulimia
on lltesday, Sept. 13. The weekly
groups will run from 6-7:30 p.m.
and meet in the Hospital’s West
Annex Community Meeting
Rooms.
"This is a group for people who
have either an anorexic or bulimic
in their life,” explained Maribeth
Flood, M.S, R.N., who is Program
Coordinator for CPC Millwood’s
Eating Disorder Services. “We had
many people who had a friend or
family member in our ANAD sup-
port group. They wanted to learn
more about eating disorders
because there are special issues
and concerns faced by people
who live with an eating disordered
person. This is the first such sup-
port group in Thrrant County.”
The ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa
and Associated Disorders) group
also meets every TUesday from 6-
7:30. The support group for
families will be designed like an
ANAD group to help the whole
family work together to face the
problems of eating disorders.
For more information about
either ANAD or the ANAD Family
Support Groups, please contact
Ms. Flood at CPC Millwood Hos-
pital, Metro (817) 261-3121, Ext.
330.
MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE-
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
A88E, a non-profit organization, la seeking host
families for three European teenagers for the
1988/89 school year.
Nlklas, from Sweden, enjoys golf, soccer, tennis,
music, and movies. Nlklas likes to speak English
and Is eagfr to practice It the American way. If
you would like to host an exchange student,
caff now—lime growa ehort.
Call Jhck & Lynell Livingston at 817/451-3765 or
call collect to Ingallll Toles at 817/599-0686.
jp»4SSE
International Student Exchange Programs
$
HAPPY
“18”
BIRTHDAY,
ANGIE
WE
LOVE YOU,
Dad, Mom, Jennifer,
Ghee, & Pa Pa
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BISD paints bleak future
CONTINUED FROM PG. 1
The report also stated that Bur-
leson has a ratio of 3.8 administra-
tors per 1000 students compared to
a state average of 4.3.
There are only 81 other school
districts of 1060 in Texas that have
a larger enrollment than the BISD.
Another interesting fact about the
Burleson school is that it budgets
$45 per student for co-curricular act-
ivities while the state averages a-
bout $73 as mentioned in the Texas
Research League Report.
BLACK SAID the BISD cut
the school staff by 22 positions
this past year. They cut off two
people from the coaching staff; one
tirbm the library staff; one from the
ad staff; two from the teaching
ff; seven from the secretary /aide
/Clerk staff; two from the central
tjfice administrative staff; two from
cfntral office secretary/aide/clerk st-
iff; two from the maintenance staff;
two from the custodial staff; and
cfce from the food service staff.
; In order to maintain the ex-
iting level and quality of programs
uRd services in Burleson, a projected
li.5 cent increase is needed in the
1888-89 tax rate, according to
n^terial distributed at the meeting.
? Burleson is riot in deep waters
alone, however. Other schools in
tile state are crying as Chicken
L|ttle cried, ’’the sky is falling.”
In a letter to Governor Bill
Clements, Clayton W. Downing,
Lewisville school superintendent
sgid, "What has House Bill 72 ac-
complished in our district? It has
taken a district that was financially
sound, that operated prudently with-
in the guidelines of good solid
accounting policies and procedures,
and has brought it literally to the
verge of bankruptcy."
The Cleburne ISD also has
problems of their own. CISD board
members recently got their first
look at tentative figures for the
1988-89 school year budget and
noticed a possible shortfall of 17-18
cents per $100 valuation.
BISD assumptions:
1. ) There will be no increase in
average daily attendance this com-
ing year.
2. ) The state funding will pro-
bably be at the same level as the
1987-88 school year, less $290,730
increase in Local Fund Assignment
and $164,097 decrease in Equaliza-
tion Aid.
3. ) The tax base will increase
by $32.
4. )The tax rate will be increas-
ed from $.1343 to $1.0817.
5. ) Tax collection are estimated
at 98 percent
AFTER THE SECOND dr-
aft of the 1988-89 budget was re-
viewed, the meeting entered a ques-
tion and answer session.
Many of the comments made
from the floor were in regard to the
need for salary increases for teach-
ers. Others spoke on the cut backs
on some of the programs now func-
tioning at the school.
Some people felt that there was
a lot of waste within the school dis-
trict and this waste had to be elim-
inated before taxes are increased.
"We are at a maximum stretch
on the rubber band," said Dr. Harold
Putnam. "I have heard strong re-
marks about our school system.
The people say that they are exces-
sively taxed and that the tax dollars
are not being used properly.
"I had to lay off some people
this year," he continued. “I had to
make sacrifices. I'd like to see a
year-around school. We can't afford
to shut down for three months. You
as a board must be more innova-
tive. The school must be run like a
business, not a bureaucracy."
Several others voiced the opin-
ion that the programs that are not
paying for themselves be eliminated
such as the Community Education.
Some parents said that they'
wouldn't mind paying for some of
the expenses of their children's extra-
curricluar activities in school.
Others said they felt the junior
high school should go to an inter-
mural-type of athletic program be-
cause the school could not afford to
keep up with the cost of the present
program.
OTHERS QUESTIONED
the need for a vice principal at an
elementary school. "Teachers are
working hard year after year while
the vice principal is roaming the
halls," said one of those attending
the meeting.
Some of the people attending
were sympathetic with the school
board, reassuring them that they
were doing a good job and to
continue their work.
"There is a rainbow just around
the comer," said one of those
attending. "Right now we are in the
gloomy area. I would like to en-
courage the board to keep on going.
In three or four years we will move
forward."
Some parents were concerned
about no salary increases for the tea-
chers. They mentioned that quality
teachers are seeking jobs elsewhere
because of the low pay scale at
Burleson.
"We need our kids to compete" J
with their peers as adults," said one
of the parents.
After the board thanked BISD .
patrons, parents, and teachers attend-
ing for their comments, the meet-
ing was ajoumed.
The school board will meet on :
Monday, Aug. 8 for its regular
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
BANKRUPTCY SALE
Entire Inventory
Family Shoe Salon
344-G S.W. Wilshire — Elk Plaza
Burleson, Texas
MEN S • WOMEN'S • CHILDREN'S
August
12 & 13.
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19 & 20.
August
26 & 27.
.50%
60%
.70%
8 A.M.-5 P.M. • CASH ONLY
ALL SALES FINAL
COMFORT-
LUXURY
1988 Caprice Classic
Starting &
At ^ A ~ ---- *
SHOPPING
IN BURLESON
MAKES GOOD
<|:ent$
IN A TRUE
FULL SIZE CAR
$12,6002S. ^jgggl
SN 804-350
Equipped with power steering, brakes, carpeted, floor mats, air conditioned. 305 V8,4 BBL,
automatic overdrive transmission, cruise control, tilt wheel, steel belted white wall.
Come In and See the Affordable Luxury of Chevrolet
THE
of Burleson
TODAY'S BOB COSBY CHEVROLET
BOB C0SBV
=C HEVROLE T=
BURLESON
Puts Dollar$ In Your Pockets
Tkke the miles from Burleson to a regional mall, double it for
a roundtrip . . . with auto ownership costs being in excess of
50$ per mile ... a drive of 10 miles has cost you $5, 20 miles
has cost you $10 and you haven’t made a purchase yet! Not
only is shopping in Burleson convenient ... it’s cost
saving!
make Gents?
We pay taxes and the merchant from who we buy pays taxes,
no matter where we shop. Tfcx money that goes out of town
. . . stays out of town. In our hometown it pays for schools,
streets, police protection as well as recreational facilities.
Wouldn’t you rather see our services improved rather than
another city’s???
make Gents?
Patronizing our local businesses creates JOBS. JOBS for our
residents and young people so they don’t have to go el-
sewhere to seek employment. It reduces unemployment by
supporting local payrolls!
make Gents?
Your local merchants make the contributions in money and
merchandise to local civic organizations, school and youth
clubs fundraisers and activities. They deserve our support!
make Gents?
Spending your dollars yrith JRurloaow merchants sllmys them
to increase their selections and keep prices competitive.
make Gents?
Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce—Retail Trade
Committee.
295-1102. Hwy. 174
Metro 477-2252
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