1. Legislative Update
November 27, 2012

2. Sequestration Definition / 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

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

4. Aiken County Schools Are Succeeding!
Aiken County holding steady with absolute ratings on 2012 Report Card:
Sixteen of twenty elementary schools maintained absolute rating and four improved,
Ten of eleven middle schools maintained absolute rating,
All seven high schools maintained or improved absolute rating.