PLANNING FOR GILLETT’S FUTURE
RETAIN & ATTRACT QUALITY TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
• Current staff salary and benefits are the LOWEST in our area and the 8th lowest in the state (421 districts)
• This plan would bring salaries and benefits up to area AVERAGES over the first two years
MAINTAIN PROGRAMMING & STUDENT/STAFF RATIOS
• Sustain existing programming while maintaining average student-to-teacher ratios (currently 11:1)
• Provide competitive opportunities for our students to prepare them for careers and/or college
SUSTAIN OPERATIONS & ENROLLMENT
• Replenish core operational and maintenance funds
• Maintain enrollment and keep students in our district
MAINTAIN LOCAL CONTROL OF OUR SCHOOLS
• Manage our mill rate and keep our school tax consistent for taxpayers
• Protect our investments–good schools result in better property values.
• Research shows that every $1 spent on schools can raise home values by $20, benefiting all property owners
• Maintain quality schools to keep families, students and businesses in our community