The freedom of choice and exercising that right in a voting booth is your ultimate voice.
Dr. Roberts and certain board members have stated a few times at board meetings, what they hear people saying-the reason the community votes "no" is due to not wanting to pay higher taxes.
I feel that may be the case for some, but I feel there are many more personal reasons for the choices the voters have made and it is not all about saving money on property taxes.
I know some of you have addressed this many time before.
Please share sincere opinions and reasons for the vote you may make.
Please respect those comments of your fellow bloggers.
Whether your vote would be yes or no, is there anything that would change your decision?
Friday, March 28, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Come, hear and be an educated voter
Attend the meetings. Hear what decisions are being made on your behalf. Join the 131 community and witness for yourself what your elected representatives and district employees are planning and doing for the children in your district.
Remaining School board meetings.
March 17, 2008
April 7, 2008
April 21, 2008
May 5, 2008
May 19. 2008
June 2, 2008
June 16, 2008
All regular meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room at the School Service Center, 417 Fifth Street, Aurora, Illinois. •Should the first or third Monday fall on a holiday, check the website calendar.
Remaining School board meetings.
March 17, 2008
April 7, 2008
April 21, 2008
May 5, 2008
May 19. 2008
June 2, 2008
June 16, 2008
All regular meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room at the School Service Center, 417 Fifth Street, Aurora, Illinois. •Should the first or third Monday fall on a holiday, check the website calendar.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Administrative Supplemental Early Retirement Program
Soon through the new 131 website you will be able to look up policies with a simple click. Until then, to answer a few questions and put to rest misconceptions, I will give a few brief points on the recently amended Policy No. 500.112.
This is a very abbreviated outline. Do not make assumptions until you are able to read it in it's entirety.
"The Board" wants to recognize administrators who have long term service in the District and are eligible to receive pension benefits through the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
Requirements are- at least 8 years of continuous F/T certified employment as an admin. with E/A D131 immediately preceding retirement.
Must be eligible to receive pension benefits through the TRS of Illinois at the time of retirement from
131, and must actually retire with TRS at the time of retirement from the 131.
If an eligible administrator gives the Board an irrevocable written notice of retirement by March 1st- 1-4 years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining 1-4
years of service.
No more than 2 administrators may participate in this program during any given school term. If less than 2 apply by the cut-off date, the difference shall be carried over to the following year, increasing the maximum for the next year.
There is no guarantee the early retirement program will continue for any particular length of time.
Adopted: June 4, 2007 Amended: March 3, 2008
This is a very abbreviated outline. Do not make assumptions until you are able to read it in it's entirety.
"The Board" wants to recognize administrators who have long term service in the District and are eligible to receive pension benefits through the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
Requirements are- at least 8 years of continuous F/T certified employment as an admin. with E/A D131 immediately preceding retirement.
Must be eligible to receive pension benefits through the TRS of Illinois at the time of retirement from
131, and must actually retire with TRS at the time of retirement from the 131.
If an eligible administrator gives the Board an irrevocable written notice of retirement by March 1st- 1-4 years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining 1-4
years of service.
No more than 2 administrators may participate in this program during any given school term. If less than 2 apply by the cut-off date, the difference shall be carried over to the following year, increasing the maximum for the next year.
There is no guarantee the early retirement program will continue for any particular length of time.
Adopted: June 4, 2007 Amended: March 3, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A few changes to the site for those Lost in Cyberspace
It has come to my attention that a few individuals had concerns about the name of this blog (East Aurora District 131) possibly causing confusion as to who may be administering this blogspot.
Most of those who have visited have appeared to know it's purpose, as outlined on the sidelines.
For those who felt misled or confused, I have changed a few minor things on the wording in the Title and information. My intention has never been to make people believe this site was sponsored by or administered by the 131 school district.
It has been suggested that a request may be made to have me remove this blog.
I feel confident those who were confused by the prior name will find their way to the place they were looking for and have no further need to be lost in a place they didn't want to be.
If looking for the school district website, a link may be found on the lower left of this blogspot.
Most of those who have visited have appeared to know it's purpose, as outlined on the sidelines.
For those who felt misled or confused, I have changed a few minor things on the wording in the Title and information. My intention has never been to make people believe this site was sponsored by or administered by the 131 school district.
It has been suggested that a request may be made to have me remove this blog.
I feel confident those who were confused by the prior name will find their way to the place they were looking for and have no further need to be lost in a place they didn't want to be.
If looking for the school district website, a link may be found on the lower left of this blogspot.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Teachers union complains about East board member
I am sorry I cannot comment at this time about the allegations against me.
Please keep me and all those involved in your prayers.
~Rayanne
Please keep me and all those involved in your prayers.
~Rayanne
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
I am still here....
In case a few of you thought I may have been missing in action, I assure you I am here and have been keeping up with the dialog on this blog.
Although, we may not solve the districts problems on this blog community, I feel it is a great medium for folks to share their opinions.
That being said, I'd like to say thanks to those who have defended Dee & I and our efforts. Please do not worry about the negative comments. It is part blogging, as it is with any anonymous forum. Some people feel the need to attempt to "bait" people into a debate or just like to throw out slanderous comments to make their own opinion seem more valid.
It is obvious by some of the comments that have been made, it can only be among a few people that could possibly be making them. The best way to deal with those types of bloggers is to ignore them and do not respond.
I am encouraged to see people speaking out. We need to wake up our 131 community and hopefully more people will become involved in helping to get our district back on track.
I am not AWOL, Dee & I have been busy trying to bring some of the "business as usual" stuff to the public, so you have a better understanding of what goes on in your districts offices & schools.
The more we share the more people become aware and our 131 community may educate each other.
Please continue blogging and sharing. You will find your questions and observances are not unique, there are many others with similar concerns & comments.
~Rayanne
ps Be sure to take the time to let yor voice be heard in the voting booth!
Although, we may not solve the districts problems on this blog community, I feel it is a great medium for folks to share their opinions.
That being said, I'd like to say thanks to those who have defended Dee & I and our efforts. Please do not worry about the negative comments. It is part blogging, as it is with any anonymous forum. Some people feel the need to attempt to "bait" people into a debate or just like to throw out slanderous comments to make their own opinion seem more valid.
It is obvious by some of the comments that have been made, it can only be among a few people that could possibly be making them. The best way to deal with those types of bloggers is to ignore them and do not respond.
I am encouraged to see people speaking out. We need to wake up our 131 community and hopefully more people will become involved in helping to get our district back on track.
I am not AWOL, Dee & I have been busy trying to bring some of the "business as usual" stuff to the public, so you have a better understanding of what goes on in your districts offices & schools.
The more we share the more people become aware and our 131 community may educate each other.
Please continue blogging and sharing. You will find your questions and observances are not unique, there are many others with similar concerns & comments.
~Rayanne
ps Be sure to take the time to let yor voice be heard in the voting booth!
Friday, January 11, 2008
The comments continue
The previous post was getting rather lengthy with comments, so I thought for ease of reading I would start a new posting.
I have taken the last few comments and posted them here from the previous blog to keep the dialog going.
Feel free to post comments to any of the blogs.
I would like to hear suggestions/ comments from all members of the eastside community and the school communities. Parents, teachers and residents in general, we need your input. Come on in and post your thoughts.
I have taken the last few comments and posted them here from the previous blog to keep the dialog going.
Feel free to post comments to any of the blogs.
I would like to hear suggestions/ comments from all members of the eastside community and the school communities. Parents, teachers and residents in general, we need your input. Come on in and post your thoughts.
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