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Voters are now deciding two tax measures that could have an impact on our schools.
Together, Measure 66 (which increases state income taxes on high-income Oregonians) and Measure 67 (which raises taxes on corporations) will raise $726 million – money that is included in the 2009-11 state budget.
A YES vote supports those tax increases and maintains current state funding for schools and other services.
A NO vote eliminates the tax increases and requires the Legislature to rebalance the 2009-11 budget with $726 million less in revenue.
The Portland School Board on Monday voted unanimously to support both tax measures.
Most of the PPS budget comes from the state. If the state were to make across-the-board budget cuts of $726 million, the Portland Public Schools share of those cuts could potentially be $23 million, the equivalent of 18 days of schools or 180 teaching positions.
I encourage you learn more about these measures, through this PPS information sheet or through the state’s on-line Voters’ Guide. And please, join me in encouraging friends, colleagues and neighbors to get out the vote.
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At Portland Public Schools, this is our goal: By the end of elementary, middle, and high school, every student by name will meet or exceed academic standards and will be fully prepared to make productive life decisions. For more information on Portland Public Schools, call 503-916-3304, e-mail us at pubinfo@pps.k12.or.us, or visit www.pps.k12.or.us. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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