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Have a Relaxing and Enjoyable Summer Break!
See you all on the First Day of School, Tuesday, August 27th!
For your planning purposes, Click Here for a copy of the 2013-14 Tentative School Calendar.
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2013-14 Proposed School Budget
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The administration and finance committee presented the proposed 2013-14 budget to The Titusville School Board which originally contained a deficit of approximately $1,000,000 at the start of the budget process. After several meetings the administration and the Finance Committee have reduce the deficit to $297,000. As approved, the proposed 2013-14 budget contains a tax increase to the Act 1 index which generates approximately $127,000 the remaining deficit is being used out of the district’s fund balance. As proposed, the budget includes a tax increase for Crawford County of 0.81 mills (2.1%), an increase in Venango County of 0.39 mills (2.6%), and an increase in Warren County of 1.08 mills (2.5%). It was noted that last year both Crawford and Warren counties receive a reduction in millage greater than what is being proposed for the 2013-14 budget. Major items impacting this budget are the continued increase in the district’s required contribution to pensions, health insurance cost, special education cost (which the state and federal government continue to underfund), and the uncertainty and dependence on the state budget process. The final budget will be adopted at the June 24, 2013 board meeting. The administration and the Board will continue to work to try and reduce the deficit further before the final adoption.
In other financial matters, The Titusville School District will receive $489,524 for property tax reduction. This will mean an estimated $149 reduction in property taxes for each homestead and farmstead that has been approved by the counties. If a property has been approved the tax reduction will automatically be reduced from the tax bill. Click on this link to view the 2013-14 TASD Proposed Budget |
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Amy Clark named Region 5 Player of the Year
Amy Clark has earned Region 5 Player of the Year honors according to the Erie Times News. She is joined by Megan Bowser (1B), and McKenna Vandervort (OF) on the First team. Named to the Second team are Marie Johnson (2B) and Shana Grosch (P)
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DISTRICT 10 PLAYER OF THE YEAR - ADAM BLEDAY
Four others join him as Region 4 All-Stars
Adam Bleday capped a terrific three-year run in District 10 with an outstanding senior season. He was a two-time District 10 All-Star and a three-time all-region selection. The hard-throwing left-hander is headed to the University of Virginia in the fall.
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District hammers out $29M spending plan
By Joshua Sterling Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:06 AM EDT
jsterling@titusvilleherald.com
The Titusville Area School District board of directors at a committee meeting Monday heard a final recommendation for the 2013-14 budget from district Business Manager Shawn Sampson.
The newly proposed budget expenses total $29,414,965, which comes without a tax increase for Crawford County school district residents — a slight deviation from the previous budget proposal that projected a hike of 0.81 mills. The millage rate remains at 38.65 mills.
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New Facebook fad: How kids are cyberbullying peers now
"Confession”pages hide bullies identities. Brace yourself: A new Facebook trend is gaining steam in K-12 schools across the U.S.
If you haven’t heard of “Facebook confession pages” yet, here’s the skinny: Students create a confession page for their school on Facebook. On it, they reveal their deepest, darkest secrets and thoughts.
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'We've made it'
Rockets celebrate graduation night with family and friends
By Joshua Sterling Saturday, June 8, 2013 4:06 AM EDT jsterling@titusvilleherald.com
The next chapter begins with a piece of paper.
Two by two, the Titusville High School Class of 2013 marched down the aisle through throngs of friends, family and community support and pride, toward their well-earned diplomas.
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Adult learners overcome obstacles to earn diplomas
By Joshua Sterling Saturday, June 8, 2013 4:06 AM EDT
jsterling@titusvilleherald.com
Donning the ceremonial cap and gown is never an easy achievement, but when juggling jobs, children, spouses overseas in the military and bills, it becomes a moment of near unimaginable accomplishment.
At the 44th annual adult education graduation ceremony, held in the Titusville High School gymnasium Friday afternoon, 10 adult learners, clad in the traditional brown and gold gowns, accepted their high school diplomas — some with tears of joy infringing on their smiles.
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Baccalaureate program held last evening
The Baccalaureate ceremony was held last evening in the THS Gymnasium to honor the members of the Class of 2013. Father Walter E. Packard gave the keynote address, with Pastor Samuel Mabugu providing the Welcome and Invocation and the Farewell and Benediction. Members of the THS choir sang "Give Us Hope" and the THS Symphonic Band performed "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble.
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Major Technology Announcement Today
This afternoon, President Obama will announce a major initiative called ConnectED which include a proposal to provide high-speed broadband Internet access to virtually every school in the country by expanding the federal E-rate program. To watch the live announcement, go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/live at 3:00 today.
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Titusville grad delivers student address for Clarion
Randa Lewis, THS 09' of Titusville was the student speaker at Clarion University of Pennsylvania's spring commencement Saturday, May 18th. Lewis was among the 1,158 students who graduated. She received a bachelor's degree in environmental biology.
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