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City Council unanimously agreed to hold a June election to attempt to bail the school district out of its financial troubles. Proposition A would increase the utility tax by 2%, bringing in $550,000. Proposition B would raise the tax an additional 1% bringing $250,000 more. The funds would be for maintenance of school property and facilities used by the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia School Board members unanimously approved the funds to prepare and file the necessary legal documents to hold a bond election on September 15 that could raise nearly $28 million to renovate the district's classrooms.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 43AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article outlines discussion at City Council meeting about the ballot measure to increase the utility tax to raise money for the schools. It was suggested a higher admission tax at Santa Anita Park be used to raise the money.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2924AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With the tax base increase having been approved by the voters on April 15, both Unions representing teachers in Arcadia presented new contract terms to the School Board.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2714AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia voters overwhelmingly supported their schools in the tax base election held November 8. There was a heavy turnout, with over 80% of those eligible going to the polls.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2918AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article outlines school board's plans if voters approve a boost in the utility tax in June.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 7, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 7, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2926AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A tax base election is set for November 8, 1977 to ask voters to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2917AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses further arguments pro and con on the upcoming ballot measures to raise the utility tax to provide funding for the schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 11, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2928AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1565AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Teachers have asked the School Board for an override election to finance a 15.4% salary increase.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2708AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Thirty-two first year teachers and various administrators have received notices that they may not be rehired. If a revenue increase fails in the April 1975 election, Arcadia will be $1 million short.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2713AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Complete results of the tax base increase and the candidate election in tabulation form by precinct.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections

Item ID: 2494AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The school board has begun studying the proposed $17.4 million budget. It does not include salary increases. The budget includes all eight elementary schools. Depending on the election, two schools may be closed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2638AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article outlines arguments for and against the two ballot measures raising the utility tax in order to restore school programs and prevent school closure.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2927AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Lewis May has announced that he will seek re-election in the April 1975 election.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections; May, Lewis "Pete"

Item ID: 2487AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Unified School District will borrow $3.5 million and use future tax revenues to pay it back in one year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2942AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Unified School District's high school dropout rate was 1.13% for the 1987-88 school year. Erroneous figures previously released by the state Dept. of Education had the figures at 7.05% to 15%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2944AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Final financial statements for candidates in the school board election are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections

Item ID: 2529AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

November 8 has been set for an election to determine whether or not to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2916AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia School Board members unanimously approved the funds to prepare and file the necessary legal documents to hold a bond election on September 15 that could raise nearly $28 million to renovate the district's classrooms.

Article outlines discussion at City Council meeting about the ballot measure to increase the utility tax to raise money for the schools. It was suggested a higher admission tax at Santa Anita Park be used to raise the money.

With the tax base increase having been approved by the voters on April 15, both Unions representing teachers in Arcadia presented new contract terms to the School Board.

Arcadia voters overwhelmingly supported their schools in the tax base election held November 8. There was a heavy turnout, with over 80% of those eligible going to the polls.

Article outlines school board's plans if voters approve a boost in the utility tax in June.

A tax base election is set for November 8, 1977 to ask voters to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.

Article discusses further arguments pro and con on the upcoming ballot measures to raise the utility tax to provide funding for the schools.

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

Teachers have asked the School Board for an override election to finance a 15.4% salary increase.

Thirty-two first year teachers and various administrators have received notices that they may not be rehired. If a revenue increase fails in the April 1975 election, Arcadia will be $1 million short.

Complete results of the tax base increase and the candidate election in tabulation form by precinct.

The school board has begun studying the proposed $17.4 million budget. It does not include salary increases. The budget includes all eight elementary schools. Depending on the election, two schools may be closed.

Article outlines arguments for and against the two ballot measures raising the utility tax in order to restore school programs and prevent school closure.

Dr. Lewis May has announced that he will seek re-election in the April 1975 election.

The Arcadia Unified School District will borrow $3.5 million and use future tax revenues to pay it back in one year.

The Arcadia Unified School District's high school dropout rate was 1.13% for the 1987-88 school year. Erroneous figures previously released by the state Dept. of Education had the figures at 7.05% to 15%.

City Council has expressed interest in helping bail the school district out of some of its financial problems. There are a number of areas in which the city could provide assistance. One possibility being considered is a June election to determine public support for such action.

Final financial statements for candidates in the school board election are discussed.

November 8 has been set for an election to determine whether or not to continue the present $230 base revenue amount.