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For additional information contact: Mara Kuhn Communications Manager 501.321.1700 mara.kuhn@growinghotsprings.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chamber Endorses Lakeside Millage Campaign (Hot Springs, AR) May 7, 2018 – The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorses and supports Lakeside School District’s proposed millage increase. The board voted to approve the endorsement during its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 26, after listening to a presentation by Lakeside Superintendent Shawn Cook on the proposed millage increase. The school district will hold a special election for a 4-mill increase on May 22. Early voting began on Monday, May 7. The increase titled “Kids First” will fund a new building and renovations construction project that is necessary to accommodate the growing population of students in the district. “Our children are our future and it’s vitally important we invest in their long-term success,” said Gary Troutman, President and CEO of the Chamber. “Shawn Cook made a compelling presentation to our Chamber board of directors on his vision for his school district, and they voted unanimously to support Lakeside’s proposed millage increase.” Lakeside has grown by more than 1,000 students since 2004 and with the district’s emphasis on academics, Cook said they only expect that growth to continue. If the millage increase passes, Lakeside will build a Junior High School (7th-8th grade), new Primary and Intermediate cafeterias and safety entrances, a Performing Arts Center, add additional turf fields for practice and play, and add parking, sidewalks and roads to accommodate the project. Currently Lakeside has the second lowest millage in Garland County at 37.70, Cook said. If approved the millage would raise to 41.70, which would make it the third highest among school districts in Garland County. Cook said based on a $100,000 home, it would cost $0.22 per day, $6.67 per month and $80 a year. Lakeside Primary and Lakeside Intermediate schools were both recognized by the state and given an “A” grade by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Performance Report cards, and both of those schools will receive rewards based on their performance on the 2017 ACT Aspire exams. The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is Hot Springs’ leading advocate and champion for business. For further information, contact Mara Kuhn at 501.321.1700 or mara.kuhn@growinghotsprings.com - 30 -
For additional information contact:
Mara Kuhn
Communications Manager
501.321.1700
mara.kuhn@growinghotsprings.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Chamber Endorses Lakeside Millage Campaign
(Hot Springs, AR) May 7, 2018 – The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorses and supports Lakeside School District’s proposed millage increase.
The board voted to approve the endorsement during its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 26, after listening to a presentation by Lakeside Superintendent Shawn Cook on the proposed millage increase.
The school district will hold a special election for a 4-mill increase on May 22. Early voting began on Monday, May 7. The increase titled “Kids First” will fund a new building and renovations construction project that is necessary to accommodate the growing population of students in the district.
“Our children are our future and it’s vitally important we invest in their long-term success,” said Gary Troutman, President and CEO of the Chamber. “Shawn Cook made a compelling presentation to our Chamber board of directors on his vision for his school district, and they voted unanimously to support Lakeside’s proposed millage increase.”
Lakeside has grown by more than 1,000 students since 2004 and with the district’s emphasis on academics, Cook said they only expect that growth to continue.
If the millage increase passes, Lakeside will build a Junior High School (7th-8th grade), new Primary and Intermediate cafeterias and safety entrances, a Performing Arts Center, add additional turf fields for practice and play, and add parking, sidewalks and roads to accommodate the project.
Currently Lakeside has the second lowest millage in Garland County at 37.70, Cook said. If approved the millage would raise to 41.70, which would make it the third highest among school districts in Garland County.
Cook said based on a $100,000 home, it would cost $0.22 per day, $6.67 per month and $80 a year.
Lakeside Primary and Lakeside Intermediate schools were both recognized by the state and given an “A” grade by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Performance Report cards, and both of those schools will receive rewards based on their performance on the 2017 ACT Aspire exams.
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is Hot Springs’ leading advocate and champion for business.
For further information, contact Mara Kuhn at 501.321.1700 or mara.kuhn@growinghotsprings.com
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