Enrollment is Open for the National PTA School of Excellence Program

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PTAs are encouraged to sign up for the National PTA School of Excellence Program. National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. As a National PTA School of Excellence, families feel welcomed and empowered to support student success, and PTA is a key partner for continuous school improvement. The path to excellence starts with a joint commitment of PTA and school leaders to work together to achieve PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. Through the School of Excellence program,

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North Carolina General Assembly Budget Update

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The House and Senate released their proposed budget late last night.  The Senate is expected to have its first vote on the budget today, and the House is expected to hold its first vote tomorrow.  Legislators hope to have all final votes on the budget by the end of the weekend. Some of the budget highlights include: Teacher Compensation The final budget provides for a new six-step teacher salary schedule.  The new salary schedule can be found on page 50 of the budget bill linked here:  http://www.ncleg.net/sessions/2013/budget/2014/S744-CCSMDXF-1-v-62.pdf Teachers who began work toward their masters by August 1, 2013 will continue

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House Technical Corrections Bill Includes Provision to Eliminate the Child Fatality Task Force

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The House technical corrections bill discussed today in the House Rules Committee contains a provision to eliminate the Child Fatality Task Force.   The technical corrections, HB 1133, will now be voted on by the full House.   The full text of the bill can be viewed here: http://www.ncleg.net/Applications/BillLookUp/LoadBillDocument.aspx?SessionCode=2013&DocNum=9555&SeqNum=0

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House Bill 1224 Would Limit County Flexibility to Pay for Public Education and Public Transportation

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House Bill 1224 is scheduled to be heard on Monday July 21 at 5:30 by the Senate Finance Committee. This bill, if passed, would prevent counties from raising sales taxes to pay for both public education and public transportation.  The bill would allow counties to use the proceeds of part of the local sales and use tax for public transportation or public education.  In other words, this bill limits local governments’ ability to invest in both education and transportation. If you are interested in speaking out on this bill, you can find contact information for your state senator here.

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