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Oh no!  I hope you'll be able to get some budget back!

I have a population of 415 in grades 7-12.  My budget is $5500...but that
is for EVERYTHING.  Supplies, databases, circulation software, books,
everything.  Good luck!

Michelle Harris
Heyworth CUSD #4

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello library friends. I am reaching out to get an idea of your book
> buying budgets. I just found out yesterday our ENTIRE library budget has
> been cut due to the "dire financial condition" our district is currently
> experiencing. Historically libraries in my district have been allotted
> approximately $2.36 per student for purchasing new materials. This equates
> to roughly $4500.00 for my students at the high school. This year I have $0
> to spend! I know there are grants I can and will apply for along with other
> fundraising ideas. I have always pursued these along with having a budget
> to work with but this year that will be the only way to get new materials
> in the hands of our students. I am planning to fight this decision but am
> working diligently to get my ducks in a row first! Thanks for any help you
> can give me to fight this fight!
>
> Deb Penning
> Library Media Specialist
> Alton School District
> He who is afraid to ask is ashamed of learning.
>                       --Danish Proverb
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Michelle Harris
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #4
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