2019 Scholarship Awards

Dear Patrons and Community Members,

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of those individuals, families and agencies that contributed to our 2019 Scholarship Awards. This year alone, 51 local scholarships were awarded at graduation totaling $30,350.  Not only were our students recipients of local awards, but they also received an additional $52,602 in outside  scholarships for the 2019/2020 school year.  With the potential for many of those scholarships to be renewed, our graduates have the potential to receive a total of $202,952 over 4 years.

Students also had the opportunity to earn dual credit while attending Genesee High School.  95% of the 2019 graduates took advantage of this program and earned a total of 401 college credits while attending Genesee Joint Schools, with an average of 18.7 college credits earned per participating student.

Out of our current 2019 graduates, 18 of 21 are headed directly on to a college or university to continue their education in the fall.  College and Universities our students have been accepted to are:

• Lewis- Clark State College
• University of Idaho
• Washington State University
• North Idaho College
• Columbia Basin Community College
• Walla Walla Community College

Two have committed to the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard to serve our country, and four will be going directly into the work force.

We know the class of 2019 will achieve great things as they continue their education. But we couldn't have provided them all of these opportunities without the outstanding support from our community.  On behalf of all the students and the Genesee Joint School District we would like to thank you for all your support, scholarships, and guidance you have provided our students over the years.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wendy J. Moore

Superintendent

Measles and Vaccinations

With the growing concern about the Measles outbreaks across the country, Idaho wants to help make parents and guardians aware of what they need to do to ensure they and their child(ren) are protected.  Currently only 73.9% of Idaho's children between 19 months and 35 months old have received their primary vaccination series.  This is well below the recommended 90% rate to prevent the spread of contagious diseases such as measles.

The CDC encourages parents to follow this schedule:

• Children 12-15 months old should get their first dose.
• Children 4-6 years old should get their second dose.
• If a child has not been vaccinated on the recommended schedule, it is not too late.  Parents should talk to their doctor immediately.
• Teens or adults who were never vaccinated should get at least one dose.
• Adults in high-risk situations (post secondary students, health care professional, international travelers) who were never vaccinated should get two doses.
• Women of childbearing age should make sure they are vaccinated before they get pregnant.
• If you were born from 1957-1968, you are encouraged to be re-vaccinated.

The Genesee Joint School District highly encourages parents to vaccinate all child(ren).  All children must present a valid immunization record to school officials or completed exempt forms.  Families who chose not to vaccinate will be notified by the district if an outbreak occurs and students may be denied attendance depending on the risk and number of students affected.  If you have any questions, you may contact heather Morrow, School Nurse at hmorrow@sd282.org or Wendy Moore, Supt. at wmoore@sd282.org or call 208-285-1161.

Resources:

·       https://www.getimmunizedidaho.org/

·       Board Policy 470.20

·       https://idahopoliticsweekly.com/politics/2612-press-release-get-immunized-to-protect-against-measles

·       https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Idaho%20Immunizations/Schools/201819GuideSchool%20Immunization%20RequirementsFinal.pdf

Supplemental Levy Election 2019

The Genesee Joint School District #282 will ask voters on March 12, 2019 to RENEW the proposed one year levy of $935,000.  This supplemental levy allows the district to maintain quality educational programs and opportunities for students of the Genesee Joint School District #282.

The Levy is a RENEWAL of the 2018/19 levy. 

The determination of the levy amount is based on the discrepancy between the revenue available to the school district from state and federal funding and the educational needs as determined by the Board of Trustees.  Taking into account the property tax reduction provided by the agricultural equipment replacement exemption and the personal business property tax exemption, which combined is approximately $52,119, the estimated cost of this levy will be approximately $882,881.

This supplemental levy allows the district to support educational and extra-curricular programs for students attending Genesee Joint Schools for the 2019/20 school year.  The proposed levy provides necessary funds that state and federal dollars do not cover.

If you have any questions regarding the levy an informational meeting will be held on Feb. 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room.  If you are unable to attend and have questions, please contact Mrs. Lezah Shinkle, Business Manager or Dr. Wendy Moore, Superintendent at 208-285-1161.

Polls are open March 12, 2019 from 8:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Latah Co.
Precinct 21: Genesee Senior Center, 140 E. Walnut, Genesee, ID
Precinct 23:  Julietta City Hall Annex, 203 Main Street, Julietta, ID

Absentee(In person voting) will take place at Latah Co. Auditors Office, Room 101, 522 South Adams, Moscow, ID(Deadline for Absentee Voting is March 8th at 5:00 p.m.)


Nez Perce Co
Ballots will be mailed beginning Feb. 11, 2019.
Absentee (In-Person) voting will take place at Nez Perce Co. Courthouse, Room 100, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID . (Deadline for Absentee Voting is March 8th at 5:00 p.m.)

Thank you for supporting our students and our school district!  We literally can't do it without you!