Welcome to the community development in support of Silver Street Elementary. We are citizens concerned with keeping and maintaining this community anchor and historic landmark.
Please feel free to express your thoughts and opinions about ways to benefit our community school.
By TARA HETTINGER
Tara.Hettinger@newsandtribune.com
July 31, 2008 11:05 am
— Inside, parents bustled around the gymnasium at Silver Street Elementary School, all working to register their children for school.
Outside, two booths with volunteers sat on each side of the school’s property with information about the school being considered for closure by the Resources for Results committee.
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7/31/08
7/30/08
Many Thanks!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank those businesses who donated to our recent fundraiser:
U.S. Bank
Dairy Queen
Sweet Stuff Bakery
Honey Creme
Papa John's
Kroger
Mc Donald's
Arby's
Also, a big thank you to those who volunteered, baked, and made donations! Thank you for making it a success! Funds raised in events like this help us communicate our message of saving Silver Street with yard signs, shirts, petition drives, etc.
If you didn't have a chance to catch our bake sale or car wash, it is not too late to donate! Please click on the PayPal "Donate" link on the right hand side of the screen to donate to this important cause. Please contact us at savesilverstreet@gmail.com with any questions.
U.S. Bank
Dairy Queen
Sweet Stuff Bakery
Honey Creme
Papa John's
Kroger
Mc Donald's
Arby's
Also, a big thank you to those who volunteered, baked, and made donations! Thank you for making it a success! Funds raised in events like this help us communicate our message of saving Silver Street with yard signs, shirts, petition drives, etc.
If you didn't have a chance to catch our bake sale or car wash, it is not too late to donate! Please click on the PayPal "Donate" link on the right hand side of the screen to donate to this important cause. Please contact us at savesilverstreet@gmail.com with any questions.
7/25/08
7/10/08
7/6/08
Documents for RFR Research
Below you will find links to several documents that contain information pertinent to the current debate surrounding New Albany-Floyd County Schools and the "Resources for Results" Committee.
If you have any questions about any of these documents, feel free to email us at savesilverstreet@gmail.com, or write/call your School Board representative or the Superintendent, Dr. Dennis Brooks.
NA-FC Schools 2007 Budget Summary
NA-FC Schools May 2008 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools January 2007 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools Sept. 2006 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools - 2007/08 Elementary School Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools February 2006 - January 2007 Cost Per Square Foot
NA-FC Schools January 2007 Silver Street Utility Expense
Indiana Board of Education School Facility Guidelines
NA-FC Schools Student Transfer Data
NA-FC Schools Summary of Demographic and Enrollment Projections Report
NA-FC Schools Classroom Utilization Report January 2008
Report - "Does School Size Matter?"
NA-FC Schools "Resources for Results" Data Matrix
NA-FC Schools "Resources for Results" Mid-Year Analysis
Report - "School Size and Its Relationship to Student Outcomes and School Climate"
If you have any questions about any of these documents, feel free to email us at savesilverstreet@gmail.com, or write/call your School Board representative or the Superintendent, Dr. Dennis Brooks.
NA-FC Schools 2007 Budget Summary
NA-FC Schools May 2008 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools January 2007 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools Sept. 2006 Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools - 2007/08 Elementary School Enrollment Data
NA-FC Schools February 2006 - January 2007 Cost Per Square Foot
NA-FC Schools January 2007 Silver Street Utility Expense
Indiana Board of Education School Facility Guidelines
NA-FC Schools Student Transfer Data
NA-FC Schools Summary of Demographic and Enrollment Projections Report
NA-FC Schools Classroom Utilization Report January 2008
Report - "Does School Size Matter?"
NA-FC Schools "Resources for Results" Data Matrix
NA-FC Schools "Resources for Results" Mid-Year Analysis
Report - "School Size and Its Relationship to Student Outcomes and School Climate"
Silver Class of ‘46 grad says it’s time for serious protest
From the News and Tribune - 7/6/2008
(This is a temporary post - but permanently posted in the transcripts section - please post comments there. Thank you.)
Thank you for your support Mr. Kime!
(This is a temporary post - but permanently posted in the transcripts section - please post comments there. Thank you.)
Thank you for your support Mr. Kime!
7/5/08
News Transcripts
*If you see a newspaper article, opinion letter, or television news report that is not listed below, please email us at savesilverstreet@gmail.com and let us know.
News and Tribune articles:
December 29, 2008 - Floyd County's Top Stories of 2008
August 26, 2008 - More support for Silver Street Elementary School
August 12, 2008 - Four New Albany-Floyd County schools start year on academic probation
July 31, 2008 - Silver Street supporters spread word of potential closure at registration
July 30, 2008 - (scroll down for permit news) New Albany mayor pleased with bids on industrial roads: In other city news
July 19, 2008 - Daniels transfers $83 million to schools
June 30, 2008 - Pine View Parents Speak Out
June 26, 2008 - Caesars hands out $350,000 to area organizations
June 24, 2008 - Silver Street supporters, New Albany's mayor join forces
June 17, 2008 - New Albany-Floyd County school closure seems likely
June 12, 2008 - NA-FC schools lead state in number of efficient schools (Silver Street Elementary is not on the list.)
June 6, 2008 - Silver Street Elementary group gains momentum
May 30, 2008 - NA-FC committee head led another group that closed 3 schools, led to savings
May 23, 2008 - Silver Street citizens start group to protect school, committee member says she’s open to ideas (this one has links to the original notes, as well as the “condensed” notes the Corporation posted.)
May 22, 2008 - Committee considers New Albany-Floyd County school closures
Opinion letters:
December 28, 2008 - Parent on NA-FC Budget Cuts
September 17, 2008 - Teacher: Here’s the truth about Pine View by Jennifer Adams
September 3, 2008 - Reader wants truth from NA-FC School Board by Jennifer Grose
August 29, 2008 - Open letter to the NA-FC board: Keep Silver Street open by William "Smitty" Smith
August 24, 2008 - An open letter to NA-FC’s Dr. Brooks by Jennifer Grose
August 18, 2008 - Teacher questions NA-FC administration by Rose Grangier
lJuly 31, 2008 - Silver school savers are ready for battle by Justin Combs
July 6, 2008 - Silver Class of ‘46 grad says it’s time for serious protest by Jack L. Kime
June 24, 2008 - Former student wants Silver Street school saved by Zack Van Winkle
June 24, 2008 - He urges citizens to help save school by Jeremy Finn
June 19, 2008 - Give Silver Street another chance by Michele Finn
April 30, 2008 - Reader: Keep neighborhood schools intact by Patty Needham
Courier-Journal articles:
October 13, 2008 - Floyd schools group shifts focus
June 17, 2008 - Silver Street concerns raised at meeting
May 22, 2008 - Floyd group hopes to keep school open
Transcripts:
Wave 3:
June 30, 2008 - http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=8582346
May 23, 2008 - http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=8373967
Whas11:
June 30, 2008 -
Fox41:
October 13, 2008 - Silver Street and Pine View Elementary
August 1, 2008 - Residents rally to save a New Albany elementary
May 23, 2008 - Some New Albany residents worry about losing their neighborhood elementary school
Radio:
July 21, 2008 - Resources and Results in the NAFC School System
June 30, 2008 - The importance of neighborhood schools
News and Tribune articles:
December 29, 2008 - Floyd County's Top Stories of 2008
August 26, 2008 - More support for Silver Street Elementary School
August 12, 2008 - Four New Albany-Floyd County schools start year on academic probation
July 31, 2008 - Silver Street supporters spread word of potential closure at registration
July 30, 2008 - (scroll down for permit news) New Albany mayor pleased with bids on industrial roads: In other city news
July 19, 2008 - Daniels transfers $83 million to schools
June 30, 2008 - Pine View Parents Speak Out
June 26, 2008 - Caesars hands out $350,000 to area organizations
June 24, 2008 - Silver Street supporters, New Albany's mayor join forces
June 17, 2008 - New Albany-Floyd County school closure seems likely
June 12, 2008 - NA-FC schools lead state in number of efficient schools (Silver Street Elementary is not on the list.)
June 6, 2008 - Silver Street Elementary group gains momentum
May 30, 2008 - NA-FC committee head led another group that closed 3 schools, led to savings
May 23, 2008 - Silver Street citizens start group to protect school, committee member says she’s open to ideas (this one has links to the original notes, as well as the “condensed” notes the Corporation posted.)
May 22, 2008 - Committee considers New Albany-Floyd County school closures
Opinion letters:
December 28, 2008 - Parent on NA-FC Budget Cuts
September 17, 2008 - Teacher: Here’s the truth about Pine View by Jennifer Adams
September 3, 2008 - Reader wants truth from NA-FC School Board by Jennifer Grose
August 29, 2008 - Open letter to the NA-FC board: Keep Silver Street open by William "Smitty" Smith
August 24, 2008 - An open letter to NA-FC’s Dr. Brooks by Jennifer Grose
August 18, 2008 - Teacher questions NA-FC administration by Rose Grangier
lJuly 31, 2008 - Silver school savers are ready for battle by Justin Combs
July 6, 2008 - Silver Class of ‘46 grad says it’s time for serious protest by Jack L. Kime
June 24, 2008 - Former student wants Silver Street school saved by Zack Van Winkle
June 24, 2008 - He urges citizens to help save school by Jeremy Finn
June 19, 2008 - Give Silver Street another chance by Michele Finn
April 30, 2008 - Reader: Keep neighborhood schools intact by Patty Needham
Courier-Journal articles:
October 13, 2008 - Floyd schools group shifts focus
June 17, 2008 - Silver Street concerns raised at meeting
May 22, 2008 - Floyd group hopes to keep school open
Transcripts:
Wave 3:
June 30, 2008 - http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=8582346
May 23, 2008 - http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=8373967
Whas11:
June 30, 2008 -
Fox41:
October 13, 2008 - Silver Street and Pine View Elementary
August 1, 2008 - Residents rally to save a New Albany elementary
May 23, 2008 - Some New Albany residents worry about losing their neighborhood elementary school
Radio:
July 21, 2008 - Resources and Results in the NAFC School System
June 30, 2008 - The importance of neighborhood schools
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