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After-School Activities
Proposal to Boost After-School Programs & Other Activities
Measure 20-138
First, Some History• Since 1944, Willamalane has
served Springfield citizens• Largest provider of after-
school programs since 1960s• Long-term partnership with
Springfield schools• Our partnership nationwide
model
First, Some HistoryTwo after-school programs1.Kids Club– Traditional recreation & childcare
services– Paid by fees
2.Springfield Academic & Family Enrichment: SAFE– More structured with academic
part to help kids succeed– Free to kids (paid by grant)
About SAFESix SAFE schools:– Brattain Elementary– Guy Lee Elementary– Maple Elementary– Moffitt Elementary– Riverbend Elementary– Springfield Middle
About SAFE• 8 years of federal grants
funded SAFE programs• Funds expire in spring 2009• District board proposes to
expand SAFE model• 5-year, $1.4 million local
option levy
What would measure do?• Expand SAFE model from 6
to 17 schools• Enrollment would go from
370 to 2,175 students• Students of all incomes &
academic levels
What schools would be added?Brattain ElementaryCentennial ElementaryDouglas Gardens ElementaryGuy Lee ElementaryMaple ElementaryMoffitt ElementaryMount Vernon ElementaryPage ElementaryRidgeview ElementaryRiverbend ElementaryThurston ElementaryYolanda Elementary
Agnes Stewart MiddleBriggs MiddleHamlin MiddleSpringfield MiddleThurston Middle
New After-School ModelMIDDLE SCHOOL
3:15-3:30 Meal/snack
3:30-4:15Academic & HomeworkActivities
4:15-5Recreational Activities
5-6Extended Recreational Activities
In addition to preserving SAFE programs serving low-income students, it would:– Preserve free 4th-grade swim
lessons– Preserve & expand summer
playground & teen camp programs
What else would measure do?
What do the programs cost?• Total cost of new SAFE model,
swim & summer programs is about $2.3 million
• Measure would pay $1.4 million of total costs
• $900k balance shared by program users, Springfield schools & Willamalane
What would it cost you?• Annual cost would be 32.5¢
per $1000 assessed value• Owner of typical home –
assessed at $108,000 – would pay $2.93/month or $35.16/year
• Pool roof bond paid off next year – tax bill reduced by 14¢ per $1000
What would it cost you?Home’s
assessed value
$75,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000
Monthly cost $2.03 $2.71 $4.06 $5.42
Yearly cost $24.38 $32.50 $48.75 $65
What parents & teachers say*• Builds confidence• Enhances academic
performance• Keeps kids active & healthy• Provides a safe space outside
of school• Helps kids become better
citizens *Based on a 2003 SPS survey
For more information
www.willamalane.org
Questions?
www.willamalane.org