2018 Tax Referendum

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This referendum was approved by voters on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Every dollar collected and spent will be overseen by an Independent Referendum Oversight Committee (IROC) of citizens and experts.

Fall 2019 Newsletter

Security Initiative
Investment of approximately $20 million per year for School Police

Added approximately 110 officers (school resource officers, detectives, K9, trainers, and sergeants), support staff, computer hardware, software, vehicles, equipment and supplies
Funded 50 School Police Aides to extend coverage
Secondary - Continue to fund 55 School Security Monitors
Secondary - Continue to fund additional overtime and services at high school football games
Secondary - Increased security allocations for various school events
- MS from $1,000 to $10,000 per school
- HS from $6,000 to $20,000 per school
Combined with regularly budgeted and referendum funds for School Police, the District will spend over $60 million for school policing during the 2019-2020 school year

Mental Health Initiative
Investment of approximately $20 million

All levels - 1 Mental Health position per school
MS - minimum of 3 School Counselors per middle school
Secondary - 5 Extra Duty Days - School Counselor (regular and ESOL) to provide support prior to the start of school
School Psychologists - add 40 additional School Psychologists, 16 Extra Duty Days to provide support over the summer, additional supplies and equipment
Expanded Mental Health Contracted Services. The District currently has 34 Behavioral Health Agreements.

Fine Arts, Choice and Career Academy Initiative
Investment of approximately $54 million

Funded over 650 school fine arts, choice and career academy positions
Added teachers on special assignment to support and expand fine arts curriculum

Improve Teacher Pay Initiative
Investment of approximately $110 million

All members of the "T" bargaining unit now receive supplements based on experience:

1 to 4 years of experience - $1,000 annual retention supplement
5 to 9 years of experience - $5,000 annual retention supplement
10 years of experience or more - $10,000 annual retention supplement
Retention Supplements are included in Florida Retirement System (FRS) earnings
These supplements are in place for 4 years (FY20 to FY23) and began August 23, 2019

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