The TUSD Questions on the November 3, 2009, Ballot

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, a special election will be held in the Tucson Unified School District. The registered voters will have the opportunity to help decide two important financial matters for the school district.

The two issues on the November 3, 2009 ballot are:

Proposition 401: Maintenance and Operations Budget Override
This override is being requested to provide the following:
- guaranteed full day kindergarten
- increased speed and access to technological learning in the classroom
- additional resources that school site councils will recommend for use based on what is needed most at their schools. These additional resources, about $150 to $190 per student, may be used to decrease class size, expand music and art instruction, and/or provide improved library or counselor services.
Proposition 402: Technology Capital Outlay Budget Override
The proposed override monies ($9,000,000) are expected to fund the following programs in the first year:
- Classroom Technology:
  - Replace aging classroom computers – 10,000 units on a 3 year lease
  - Improve network infrastructure needed for the high speed bandwidth (First year rollout)
  - Replace School Servers & Switches supporting the new computer equipment
- District Wide Technology:
  - Replace TUSD's Human Resources and Financial Management System maximizing operational efficiency and dollars to the classroom
  - Replace operational computers on a 3 year lease basis
  - Replace servers and switches district wide supporting the new computer equipment and high speed internet capabilities

Information provided here and in the voter pamphlet is designed to help you make an informed decision regarding these ballot issues. See the links at the right for detailed information.

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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:

Mr. Michael Areinoff
Tucson Unified School District #1
1010 E. 10th Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
Telephone (520) 225-6040
michael.areinoff@tusd1.org