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Millage Vote March 8
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Voters, Clintondale Community Schools Needs Your Help
On March 8, 2016, Clintondale
Community Schools will ask
the voters to decide two ballot
questions regarding Clintondale’s non-homestead operating millage. Currently, the
district levies only 16.7643 of
Greg Green
the 18.00 mills on business and
Superintendent
non-primary residences in our
district. Because this is a millage vote, there are naturally many questions that arise, so please let me help
clarify these issues or concerns you may have.
Millage Proposal 2 - Enhance the millage to 18.00 mills to allow the district
to collect the full amount expected by the state, and this is the amount that all
neighboring districts collect.
Question one: Will my taxes go up if I vote yes?
The answer is NO! This tax only affects businesses and
non-single family homeowners. Only if you rent your
home as a business, will you see an increase in your taxes.
Question two: What does the increased funding mean for
Clintondale Community Schools?
The increased funding will mean approximately $150,000 in additional
revenue for our school district to spend on student programming.
Millage Proposal 1 - To renew the current 16.7643
mills which expires in 2017. This will provide our
Question three: What will the school district do with the additional
district with approximately $2,007,178 of our annual funds?
operating budget for the 2016-17 school year.
First and foremost is our students. Funds would be available for additional
programs such as computer coding,
robotics, STEM for K-12, other foreign
SCHOOL CALENDAR SECOND SEMESTER - 2016
language classes, after school programs,
and much more.
March 2-4
Kindergarten Roundup - 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. See flyer inside for more information.
March 3
Early Release *
March 8
Election Day - All Schools Closed
March 17
Early Release *
March 25
Good Friday - All Schools Closed
April 4-8
Spring Break - All Schools Closed
April 11
Classes resume - First day of second semester
April 13
1/2 Day - Middle School & Elementaries-Parent/Teacher Conferences
Afternoon/Evening
April 14
1/2 Day - Middle School & Elementaries-Parent/Teacher Conferences
Afternoon Only
April 20
1/2 Day - High School-Parent/Teacher Conferences-12:30-2:30 p.m. and
6:00-8:00 p.m.
May 5-7
Community Play
May 12-14
Community Play
May 17Leadership Night
May 30
Memorial Day - All Schools Closed
June 3 High School Graduation
June 14-16
District Wide - 1/2 Day All Schools
June 16Last Student Day
June 17
Last Teacher Day
* Early Release times - High School-1:00 p.m. Middle School-1:15 p.m. Elementary-1:20 p.m.
Question four: Why are there two
millage votes on the ballot?
The first millage vote to renew the current 16.7643 mills be levied today on
business owners/non-primary and
non-single family residences (rentals
and apartments). The second is to
allow the district to collect the
additional 1.2357 mills so that
Clintondale will be able to collect the
full 18.00 mills expected and permitted
by the state’s school funding calculations (this is the same level collected by
all neighboring districts).
If you have any questions regarding
either proposal, please visit our website
at seatwaitingforyou.com.
Have a great rest of the school year.
Millage Vote March 8, 2016
A Yes Vote on both proposals means:
Non-Homestead Millage Replacement Proposal
Means No New Taxes for Homeowners
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Non-Homestead Operating Millage Proposal
Means No New Taxes for Homeowners
Funds generated by the millage could be used for things such as:
• Increased student achievement by upgrading technology in the classroom
• Before and after school tutoring
• Improved educational programs and content
• Upgrades to our existing playground equipment
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Educating Students Today to be Leaders Tomorrow
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Clintondale Child Care Center
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years of age
Location: Clintondale High School
Days: Mon.-Fri., year-round/closed for holidays
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Day Care/Preschool 8:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Transportation: No transportation is provided
Eligibility: Children 6 weeks through 5 years of age, not
attending Kindergarten
Fee: Varies with age group. DHS payments accepted.
For more information call: (586)791-6300 ext. 2116
Congratulations to Senior Joshuwa Eldridge who will
play football for Central Michigan University in the
fall. Eldridge plans on earning a degree in
mechanical engineering while attending CMU.
Eldridge is pictured above at the February 3
signing with: (from left to right) basketball coach
Robert Townsend, football coach, David Schindler,
mother Stephanie Stith, father Carter Eldridge, and
Cliontondale High School Principal Meloney Cargill.
Clintondale and
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
Partner Together for the
ConnectED Challenge
This winter students in Clintondale Community
Schools will have access to free eBooks, online tutoring help, and other resources that will give them a leg
up in school. Clintondale Community Schools and
Clinton-Macomb Public Library (CMPL) are working
together to meet the White House’s ConnectEd Library
Challenge, which encourages libraries to collaborate
with school leaders to create partnerships so that every
child enrolled in school has a public library card. The
Clinton-Macomb Public Library was selected as just
one on 30 communities across the nation to start this
program!
Early Childhood Special Education
The Early Childhood Special Education Preschool,
which services children from 3 - 5 years old who are
experiencing developmental delays, is now taking names
for evaluations for the 2015-16 school year. If you have
concerns about your child’s development and are interested in speaking to someone about the Early Childhood
Special Education preschool, please call Monica Manion
at (586) 791-6303.
Latchkey
Ages: 4 years/9 months through 6th grade
Locations: McGlinnen, Parker & Rainbow Elementaries
Days: Mon-Fri., year-round/closed for holidays
Hours: 6:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Transportation: No transportation provided, FIA payments accepted. For more information call:
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m and 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
McGlinnen - 791.6405, Parker - 790.7664 and Rainbow 790-7669
All students will have access to the following online
services through CMPL’s website: www.cmpl.org:
• Tutor.com - connect to a professional tutor online to receive help with homework (4 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
• Electronic reference sources including encyclope-
dias that can be used for writing school papers
• Pronunciator, a foreign language learning program
• eBooks (thousands of titles) and eMagazines (over 100 popular titles)
• Freegal - five free music downloads per week or
3 hours streaming per day (over 7 million
commercially produced songs)
• Use of the library’s public computers featuring
Office applications, Internet access and more
If your child already has a library card, no further
action is needed. The library card number can be used
to access these resources. Students who do not already
have a library card can use their current student ID,
but are encouraged to visit the library and upgrade to
full access books, study rooms and other resources.
For more information or for assistance with your
account, please contact CMPL at 586-226-5000.
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35100 Little Mack
Clinton Township, Michigan
48035-2633 • Phone: 586-791-6300
Fax: 586-791-6786
www.clintondale.k12.mi.us
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P O S TAL PAT R O N
Clintondale Community Schools
District policy requires nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status,
English proficiency, disability, height or weight; in its programs, services, activities, employment or admissions policies. CCS, along with
monies made available through the US Department of Education, Perkins Grant make paraprofessional services available to students of
special needs, both economic and handicapped, along with other Career/Technology resources. For complaints, questions, etc.: write
The Age Act, Title VI, Title IX, Title II and Section 504, at 35100 Little Mack, Clinton Township, MI or call 586-791-6300. Polish: W
CLINTONDALE SZKOLE NIEMA DYSKRYMINACYIRASOWEY, KOLORU, RELIGIJNEJ, WIEKU, POCHODZENIA, PTCI, WYKSZTATCENIA, NIEPETNO SPRAWNYEH.
Young Learners Wanted!
Clintondale Community
Schools is excited to
announce the introduction
of a Young 5 Program
beginning with the 2016-17
school year. This program
will be geared toward
kindergarten-aged children
who would benefit by having
an additional year of learning and growth and those children born
between July 1 and December 1. Students will explore the same
concepts taught in kindergarten, but will not be required to master
those concepts prior to entering kindergarten. Children will learn
at their own pace and will be assessed by observation and work
samples. More information will be available at Kindergarten
Round-Up or visit seatwaitingforyou.com.
ENROLL NOW! - Schools of Choice
Macomb County Residents, as well as students within other
contiguous intermediate school districts, are welcome to apply to
Clintondale Community Schools for the 2016-2017 school year, as
permitted by the state’s School of Choice Program. Applicants may
call 586-791-6300 ext. 3010 or 586-791-7600 or go to our websitewww.seatwaitingforyou.com to complete an online enrollment
package. Applicants may also register at the Administration
Building located at 35100 Little Mack Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cyber On-Line School 6th through 12th grades
Clintondale Community Schools is offering a Cyber School
Program. Students take classes on-line and books are
provided through K-12 along with certified teachers and a
mentor for student support. Enrollment is limited, so if you
are interested for the 2016-17 school year, please call us at
586-791-6300, extension 4020.
Board
of
Education
Jason M. Davidson
Mark E. Titus
Thomas A. Evilsizer
Michael T. Scott
Michael J. Manning
Beverly Lewis-Moss
Lois A. Murray
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Gregory Green
Superintendent
Lee Walmsley • Editor
Bob Walmsley • Printer
Printed at Clintondale Community Schools
Grand Raffle Set for May 4
The Clintondale Educational Foundation will hold its
Grand Raffle Party Wednesday, May 4, at
Mirage Hall and Banquet Center located on
18 Mile Road in Clinton Township.
Ticket price has remained the same at
$180 and includes: a chance to win $10,000, a Wild Card Raffle
Ticket, 50/50 Raffle Tickets - two drawings with a minimum of
$350, and a spectacular food extravaganza. Only 199 tickets
will be sold. There will also be a Spectrum Raffle with a
chance to win a variety of Entertainment and Party Packages,
in addition to another 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds from this event
benefit Clintondale students. Over $6,000.00 in mini-grants
was awarded to our schools last year. The Foundation has
given back to the students over $256,000.00 since the program’s
inception. For tickets contact Kris Trobaugh at 586-791-6300,
extension 3010 or trobaugk@clintondaleschools.net.
Lights...Camera... Action
You will not want to miss the
Clintondale Community Theatre
production of “Rock of Ages”
featuring the hits of the 80’s music
such as:
“Here I Go Again”, “Don’t Stop Believing”,
“Sister Christian”,
“We Built This City”, and much more.
May 5, 6, 7 and May 12, 13, 14.
7:30 p.m. - Clintondale Community Schools
Auditorium, located at 15 Mile and Little Mack. Tickets are
$10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Call 586-219-0782 to reserve your tickets
or for more information.
Clintondale High School Athletic
Boosters host Bingo every
Tuesday at North Gratiot Bingo
Hall, located on Gratiot between
21 and 22 mile roads.
$3,100 or more is given away each night
and there is also a linked Progressive Jackpot.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. BINGO starts at 6:30 p.m.
Over $28,000.00 has been raised for
Dragon athletics in 2015.