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Welcome to
Harney County School District #3
Congratulations to the BHS Band for an outstanding
performance at the district band festival on April 10, 2012. The band received
state qualifying scores and now looking forward to state in mid-May! The
students also represented Harney County very well and earned comments like: "by
far the nicest kids [they had] worked with all day." Great job BHS Band!
The next School Board meeting is scheduled for
June 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The first meeting of the Budget Committee will be held
on May 15, 2012 at 6:00 pm. The second meeting is set for May 17, 2012 at 5:00
pm.
A message from Dr. Marilyn McBride
The 2011 - 2012 school year will bring
us opportunities to serve our children in our community. It also brings
continued challenges while implementing our adopted budget and preparing our
budget for the 2011-2012 school year.
Harney County School District is one of
the larger employers in our community. In the state of Oregon, schools are
bigger than any state agency or private employer. With about 60,000 employees
across the state, schools have a tremendous impact on Oregon's economy. Our
schools have a major impact on our local businesses. Our school district provides
nearly 150 jobs. The lack of adequate revenue for schools forces massive job
losses on one of Oregon's larger employers and will guarantee a continued downward
spiral for our economy.
Studies show that cuts to schools have a
huge ripple effect on Oregon and local economies. According to a 2002
ECONorthwest study, every $1 million decrease in Oregon K-12 spending eliminates
37.5 jobs, including 10.7 jobs not held by school employees. Similarly, every
$1 million decrease in Oregon K-12 spending and regional wages and business
income, on average, buys $1,292 million.
We need a balanced approach in dealing
with this fiscal crisis. I appreciate any contacts our community members may
make to our legislature and the governor. We need their leadership to step up
and provide bold steps that will preserve schools, protect the vulnerable and
generate jobs.
The Board of Directors have been
gathering community input over many months to determine the direction the
community wants to take related to our budget issues.
The Board of Directors are eager to
address the needs of the district and deal with the current crisis. Ultimately,
the Board has agreed they must be diligent in their efforts to continue to build
balanced budgets.
We are asking our community for help.
Please share your expertise and be involved. You may email me at
mcbridem@harneyesd.k12.or.us with your input. Come and visit! I look
forward to going out and visiting our schools with you.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful
consideration of this request. Feel free to call me at 541.573.6811 if you have
any questions. Your comments and ideas are always welcomed. Stop by district
office and take a tour of our schools with me. Thank you. It is a pleasure to
be here working with you to make our schools the greatest place for our
students.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marilyn L. McBride
Superintendent, Harney County School District #3
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