ARRA Funds

Supt. Nicodemo felt it was time I, too, came in to the 21st Century in technology. I will be using this space to update you on school financing news as it comes from the State; as well as, what is happening in our District. You might find it interesting to know that just over $600,000 of Marlington's State Aid is ARRA Funds - State Fiscal Stabilization Funds which have provided the District the same dollars as in FY09 minus 1%. We are expecting to receive this same level of funding in FY11 minus 2% with again, ARRA Funds coming to the rescue. As you can imagine, we are quite concerned with what will happen in FY12 when the ARRA funds run out. Will there be a Stimulus 2 or 3? We can only hope that the economy continues to build and the State is able to fund public schools at the least at a level that is equal to what we will receive in FY11. Wishing you a great afternoon. Sandy Moeglin