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Yikes!

We have 2600 high school students and a book budget of $2800, a general
supplies budget of $1800, and a periodicals budget of $75.

I do have a "Novel Study Book Fair" at the beginning of every year during
schedule pick up as a way to raise extra funds. This year we earned about
$1500.

Nicky Fairless
Oswego East High School

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:02 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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*Nicky Fairless, MLIS*
Director of Learning Resources
Oswego East High School
1525 Harvey Road
Oswego, IL 60543
630.636.2203
nfairless at sd308.org
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