Goleta School District Allocates $250,000 for Arts, Science Education
The allocation, which will benefit all nine elementary schools, is part of a three-year strategic plan.
The Goleta Union School District board on Wednesday voted to allocate $250,000 to support and enhance computer, science and art education throughout all of the district’s nine elementary schools in Goleta.
“It’s a unique opportunity, especially when many school districts are facing cuts,” GUSD Superintendent Kathy Boomer said. While state-funded (revenue limit) school districts are subject to possible cuts and uncertainty because of the overdue California budget, Basic Aid districts such as the GUSD get their general education money from local property taxes. Categorical monies, such as the ones that support English language learning and special education, still come from the state.
What this means for the students is that they will see more in terms of things such as better technology, enhanced programs and trained staff in the fields of technology, science and art, Boomer said. Last year, the focus was on physical education. Next year’s priorities haven’t been decided yet.
“I’m thrilled that we’re able to provide funding for core curriculums that will enrich the lives of our students and relieve some of the burden on PTAs for fundraising,” GUSD board member Valerie Kushnerov said.
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» wrote on 09/07/08 @ 10:57 PM
Liberals throw away our money, and they all need to be voted out of office. These Government leaders would all be fired in the real would.We need CHANGE--Lower Taxes and smaller Goverment.
» wrote on 09/08/08 @ 07:13 PM
Goleta School District is also very fiscally responsible and conservative. The District has maintained an approximately 10% reserve fund for each of the past four school years.
» wrote on 09/08/08 @ 08:43 PM
Also, the Goleta School District recognizes that it is able to provide these subjects to the students because of its financial position and careful management. For many decades, these were considered basic subjects (art, science, P.E., music) for elementary schools. It is very sad that so many districts in California do not have the financial resources to provide these basics to children.