How the state decides to allocate public school funding makes little difference to Seneca Township High School District 160, Superintendent Jim Carlson contends.
"As you know, Seneca High School gets very little funding from the State of Illinois because of our local property wealth," Carlson said in a statement. "So, the difference between SB 1 and the AV (amendatory veto) for Seneca High School is insignificant. As such, I look to the analysis of those I respect when trying to differentiate between the two options."
While Carlson pointed out positive changes Gov. Bruce Rauner made to Senate Bill 1 via amendatory veto, he decided the distribution model proposed in the original legislation is more important and necessary for the state’s schools moving forward.
Seneca Township High School District 160, Superintendent Jim Carlson
“I do believe the AV brings up important discussions regarding the impact of [tax increment financing districts], pension cost shifts and phasing out hold harmless that merit further discussion,” Carlson said. “From the standpoint of a model, however, I do support the evidence-based funding model as outlined in SB1. Not passing SB1 at this time will have grave consequences for districts reliant on state support."
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