VOTE AUGUST 7, 2018 

BRS 'CRITICAL' OPERATIONAL MILLAGE RENEWAL ON AUGUST 7 BALLOT

On August 7, voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the school operating millage that represents almost a quarter of Beaverton Rural School District's operating budget.  The August 7 ballot question will ask voters whether to renew the operating millage applied to non-principal residence (non-homestead), non-qualified agricultural properties, and other non-exempt properties.  The funds generated from this millage are critical to BRS.  If the millage is not renewed, the dramatic reduction in funding would result in major cuts to key programs and services, delivering a profound blow to learning opportunities for our students.  There is no safety net; if the millage is not passed, the state does not replace the missing funds.  In 2013, voters approved this same operating millage request for a period of five years.  This ballot request continues that pattern.  For additional information, call Superintendent Susan Wooden at (989) 246-3068 or examine the file above entitled "2019-2024 Operating Millage Renewal Information," which includes a news release, ballot language, and frequently asked questions.

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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
Re-adopted September 28, 2015 
Beaverton Rural Schools, in partnership with the community, will ensure an environment in which all students acquire skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. 

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
Re-adopted September 28, 2015 
Beaverton Rural Schools provides students the best opportunity to learn, develop, and be prepared for success in higher education, career, and community.

BOARD GOALS
Newly-adopted September 28, 2015
As the Beaverton Rural Schools Board of Education performs its sworn duties to oversee a district that produces young adults properly prepared for life and learning, it does so with these assurances to staff, students and parents:

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Beaverton Rural Schools will offer a quality education to all students to prepare them for their next chapter in life.

SAFETY
We’ll take care of your kids by ensuring a physically safe and well-maintained environment where students thrive and the community has a sense of pride.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We’ll take care of your money by exercising keen fiduciary oversight at all times to benefit the district as a whole.

GROWTH AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
We’ll give our students and teachers the tools they need by providing leadership and support to create and sustain an open and flexible environment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Board will listen more than we speak as one organization and in one consistent voice.