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I work in a PK-8 elementary school in Chicago and I only had $500 this year
and last year. This is a 50% decrease from previous years. While I get an
additional $250 allotted to me through the Chicago Teachers' Union, that
money is used to purchase supplies, including what I need for book repair,
rather than books.

Anna Kim
School Librarian
Chappell Elementary School
akim6 at cps.edu

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On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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>>
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>> Michelle Harris
>> District Librarian
>> Heyworth CUSD #4
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> *Nicky Fairless, MLIS*
> Director of Learning Resources
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