Thursday, October 17, 2013

Important Information for Charter Schools about Amendment 66- From the CO League of Charter Schools

Colorado League of Charter Schools     
Important Information for Charter Schools
about Amendment 66 
Dear Colorado Charter School Leaders,
 
Colorado ballots are being mailed this week, and as you know there's a very hot topic to be decided by voters -- Amendment 66, the proposed tax increase tied to the Future School Finance Act (SB-213). 
 
Because there are a variety of differing views on Amendment 66 within the Colorado charter school community, the Colorado League of Charter Schools has chosen not to take an official position on this ballot initiative. 

However, the League is committed to providing you with access to information and resources needed to help you and your school community make an informed choice at the polls about what's best for your charter school. 

Information from Bi-Partisan Legislative Council
Hot off the press. Today we received new resources from the Bi-Partisan Legislative Council, including a cover letter explaining their interpretation of how Amendment 66 will affect charter schools, and a spreadsheet of dollar figures showing what SB-213 will mean for each charter school if Amendment 66 passes (be sure to read the cover letter as it explains the dollar figures in more detail). 

Memo from Senator Johnston's Office
Click here to view a memo from Senator Michael Johnston (legislative sponsor of SB-213) about charter school considerations regarding Amendment 66. 

Amendment 66 Debate
The League is in the process of uploading video from the Amendment 66 Forum/Debate that took place during the Charter School Policy & Facility Summit in Aurora on October 15. We will forward links to those videos as soon as they are available (later this week).

If you have questions about the resources in this email, or want to discuss the League's decision to not take a position on Amendment 66, please don't hesitate to contact me at 303-989-5356, ext. 109 or nflood@coloradoleague.org
 
Sincerely, 
Nora-Flood-Signature
Nora E. Flood, President 
Colorado League of Charter Schools