This last week, the Armadillos were given a special gift. Mr. Jim Faught had an idea to make a really larger banner that would serve as a permanent sign and would hang at Rogan Field. The sign designed by SSHS student, Marshall McIntosh is 8 x 30 feet in size and boasts the motto: “No Hill too Steep; No Ditch Too Deep.” At the pep rally against Sonora, the sign was unveiled and Mr. Faught addressed the student body and football team. He challenged the team and the student body to use the sign and motto as motivation in every obstacle they come up against. Thanks again to Jim Faught for paying for the sign and having the sign made, to the designer, Marshall McIntosh, to Larry Moore for picking up the sign and saving on freight and to Alton, Kenneth, Paul and Scott for working to get the sign a home at Rogan Field. You guys have GREAT Armadillo Spirit!October 24, 2011 is the date when early voting for the San Saba ISD school construction bond election will begin. As we have talked to patrons to provide information about what projects are covered by this election, it has become clear that we have failed to let people know that regardless if the bond passes or not, work must be done to San Saba Elementary School. A misunderstanding between wanting a new school and providing a safe and adequate instructional space for elementary students exists. Please go by and look at San Saba Elementary School to get a first hand look at the campus. The State of Texas does not explicitly provide money to schools to use to renovate or build school buildings unless a school bond election is passed by the community. If voters vote to approve money to be spent through a bond election, the State of Texas will provide the school district with money called “existing debt allotment.” The existing debt allotment does not become available unless voters approve the election. If voters approve the bond election, the State of Texas will support the project through additional dollars that will flow to the district. The existing debt allotment is constitutional and exists even if the State of Texas makes budget cuts. Therefore, a way to get the State to fund additional dollars to be spent specifically on school buildings is to pass an election at the local level. The general fund money provided to the school that is generated through enrollment and attendance is to be used for instruction and general operations. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1999, the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) program provides tax rate equalization for local debt service taxes. By providing a guaranteed yield on interest and sinking fund (I&S) taxes levied by school districts to pay the principal of and interest on eligible bonds, the program guarantees a specific amount of state and local funds per student for each cent of tax effort up to $0.29 per $100 of assessed valuation. Currently, the guaranteed yield for EDA provides $35 per student in average daily attendance (ADA) per penny of tax effort. Get out and vote!Parents, let us know how we can help you the first day of school all the way until the last day of school!! If you have any question about this article or any other question about school happenings please contact me at 325/372-3144 or email me at lglaze@san-saba.net .

This last week, the Armadillos were given a special gift. Mr. Jim Faught had an idea to make a really larger banner that would serve as a permanent sign and would hang at Rogan Field. The sign designed by SSHS student, Marshall McIntosh is 8 x 30 feet in size and boasts the motto: “No Hill too Steep; No Ditch Too Deep.” At the pep rally against Sonora, the sign was unveiled and Mr. Faught addressed the student body and football team. He challenged the team and the student body to use the sign and motto as motivation in every obstacle they come up against. Thanks again to Jim Faught for paying for the sign and having the sign made, to the designer, Marshall McIntosh, to Larry Moore for picking up the sign and saving on freight and to Alton, Kenneth, Paul and Scott for working to get the sign a home at Rogan Field. You guys have GREAT Armadillo Spirit!October 24, 2011 is the date when early voting for the San Saba ISD school construction bond election will begin. As we have talked to patrons to provide information about what projects are covered by this election, it has become clear that we have failed to let people know that regardless if the bond passes or not, work must be done to San Saba Elementary School. A misunderstanding between wanting a new school and providing a safe and adequate instructional space for elementary students exists. Please go by and look at San Saba Elementary School to get a first hand look at the campus. The State of Texas does not explicitly provide money to schools to use to renovate or build school buildings unless a school bond election is passed by the community. If voters vote to approve money to be spent through a bond election, the State of Texas will provide the school district with money called “existing debt allotment.” The existing debt allotment does not become available unless voters approve the election. If voters approve the bond election, the State of Texas will support the project through additional dollars that will flow to the district. The existing debt allotment is constitutional and exists even if the State of Texas makes budget cuts. Therefore, a way to get the State to fund additional dollars to be spent specifically on school buildings is to pass an election at the local level. The general fund money provided to the school that is generated through enrollment and attendance is to be used for instruction and general operations. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1999, the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) program provides tax rate equalization for local debt service taxes. By providing a guaranteed yield on interest and sinking fund (I&S) taxes levied by school districts to pay the principal of and interest on eligible bonds, the program guarantees a specific amount of state and local funds per student for each cent of tax effort up to $0.29 per $100 of assessed valuation. Currently, the guaranteed yield for EDA provides $35 per student in average daily attendance (ADA) per penny of tax effort. Get out and vote!Parents, let us know how we can help you the first day of school all the way until the last day of school!! If you have any question about this article or any other question about school happenings please contact me at 325/372-3144 or email me at lglaze@san-saba.net .