The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW) will be partnering with the Northwoods Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), in a joint September meeting to discuss the current issues of Public School Financing. The meeting will be held September 10th, 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Minocqua Public Library, 415 Menominee Street in Minocqua. Dr. John Sample, Superintendent of Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS), and Brian Dasher, MAPS Finance Director will be presenting.
Please join the LWVNOW and AAUW as Dr. Sample and Mr. Dasher give us insight as to how the $40 million budget of the Merrill Area Public Schools is managed. Included in their topics of discussion will be: How our schools are financed, Where the money goes and Why different schools get different amounts to educate each child. They will also discuss the effects vouchers have had on public schools, answer questions and respond to concerns. This meeting promises to be very interesting and enlightening, and is open to the public.
The LWVNOW encompasses Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas counties. Our local league belongs to the state and national League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization devoted to helping members and fellow citizens develop educated political opinions and act upon them through the democratic process. Our monthly meetings and sponsored events are open to all. You can contact us at [email protected]. Our website is www.lwvnow.org. Answers to questions about voter registration and voting can be found at www.myvote.wi.gov, from your local clerk or local library.