1. Legislative Update
November 13, 2012

2. Sequestration Definition
Automatic, across-the-board cancelation of budgetary resources
Effort to cut overall federal spending
No concern given to priority of items
being cut

3. Sequestration
Impact
Budget Control Act of 2011 will impose across-the-board cuts of about 8.2%
Effective January 2, 2013
School Districts will lose approximately $80,000 for every $1,000,000 in funding received
Mandatory cut due to Congress’ failure to agree on 10-year plan to cut spending

4. Sequestration We Can Make a Difference! Join national movement
Adopt resolution
Communicate to South Carolina Congressional Delegation
Communicate to community

5. Aiken County Schools Are Succeeding!
Aiken County seniors score higher than the state average on ACT and SAT
Aiken County high school students scores increase on End of Course Assessments
Aiken County Athletics
NAHS Swimmers win State Titles
AHS Volleyball State Final
NAHS, SBHS Football Playoffs