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I have $4,000 for books and supplies.  That's about $3.64 per student.  The
fees for databases and membership in SHARE are not included in that either.


Annette Mills

School Librarian

Triad High School

703 E. Highway 40

Troy, IL 62294

annette.mills at tcusd2.org

(618)667-5409x7120

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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