WHAT IS PROP 2?
Proposition 2 is the latest ballot initiative by the St. Joseph School District to levy funds for our schools. All of the funds raised by Prop 2 will be used in the classroom, attracting and retaining the best teachers. The new School District Administration put this plan forward with a commitment to accountability and protecting taxpayers. A Vote Yes on Prop 2 is a vote yes for students, teachers, and the taxpayers of St. Joseph.
The proof is in the great strides the school district has taken to improve the quality of education for all students in St. Joseph. The new administration has increased test scores, improved attendance, and more students are pursuing higher education.
70% OF STUDENTS
Scored at or above the state average on the ACT, SAT, or ASVAB test.
84% OF STUDENTS
attend a 2-year or 4-year college after graduation.
3.6% INCREASE
in attendance from 2017-2018.
44% INCREASE
in students reading at grade-level mastery.
SUPPORTING TEACHERS
To maintain a high-quality education the St. Joseph School District needs great teachers. Proposition 2 aims to support our educators by:
- Increasing teacher pay.
- Attracting and recruiting the best teachers.
- Giving teachers the resources they need in the classroom.
ACCOUNTABLE TO TAXPAYERS
The new school district leaders are committed to accountability and protecting taxpayers. They’ve listened to the community and introduced these new measures:
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Over the past year alone the SJSD cut $7M and balanced the budget.
- 100% of the funding from Proposition 2 will be spent in our classrooms and schools.
- Proposition 2 includes a five-year sunset.
ACCOUNTABLE TO TAXPAYERS
The new school district leaders are committed to accountability and protecting taxpayers. They’ve listened to the community and introduced these new measures:
-
Over the past year alone the SJSD cut $7M and balanced the budget.
- 100% of the funding from Proposition 2 will be spent in classrooms and schools.
- Proposition 2 includes a five-year sunset.
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
While our school district continues to improve, we have to prepare for the future. Proposition 2 ensures the school district can:
- Continue improving student performance.
- Continue improving attendance rates.
- Increase security measures to keep our students safe.