2014-12-01 - Resolution 2014-32 - OPPOSING SENATE BILL 16R-ESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 32
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 16
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove enjoys excellent K-I2 educational programs for its
residents provided by six public school disricts; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has a vested interest in maintaining the excellent
school systems in place to the beneht of its residents; and
WHERAS, Senator Andy Manar introduced Senate Floor Amendment No. I to the School
Funding Reform Act of20l4 (commonly known as Senate Bill 16, or SB l6) on April l, 2014;
WHEREAS, on May 27,2014 the Illinois Senate passed SB 16 with legislators casting 32 yea, 19
nay and 6 present votes; and
WHEREAS, Senator Terry Linl voted yea and Senator Julie Morrison voted nay on SB l6; and
WHEREAS, SB l6 will reduce the funding appo(ionment provided to School Districts 21, 96,
102, 103, 125 and 214 in the aggregate amount of$22.5 million annually; and
WHEREAS, the reduction in funds proposed would have a significant negative impact upon the
resources available to educate children living within these districts and the Village of Buflalo Grove; and
WHEREAS, a sigaificant reduction in the state funding formula would necessitate additional
property tax resources to provide the same level ofeducation.
NOW, TTIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES:
SECTION ONE: The Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove express thet
opposition to SB 16 as proposed.
SECTION TWO: The C orporate Authorities urge state legislators to work together for a
comprehensive education reform package that does not compromise the value ofeducation
provided to K-l2 students in the Village ofBuffalo Grove.
AYES:
NAYS:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
6 - Berman. Trilline,Sussman- Terson. Stein. Ottenheimer
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ATTEST:
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December l. 2014.
December 1.2014.
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