Items such as utility bills, minor repairs, gas for the busses, paper, textbooks, salaries for employees, etc. are all operating expenses. There is nothing in this issue for building expansion or a new football stadium. Counseling and media services have increased at the elementary level Textbooks, supplies, and materials are all up to date. The number and quality of educational field trips have expanded. Local television broadcasts have added an important dimension to the program.
Computers are in use at every school and maintained in good operating condition.
High school electives have been expanded, especially for the high performing students. After school activities have been expanded for grades 7-12. . It will be impossible to continue these improvements at their current levels if Issue 20 does not pass on May 8. Belt-tightening is a continuous process in the Strongsville City Schools. Because we expected reduced revenue in 2001, additional initiatives to save were planned.