Odessa College Trustees Weigh 2008 Tax Rate Change
Odessa College trustees backed a lower 2008 tax rate of 16.24 cents per $100 valuation, a 10 percent cut from last year, yet taxes rise about 10 percent due to higher home valuations and stronger revenue from mineral rights and commercial property. Public hearings are noon Sept 8 and 6 p.m. Sept 11 in the Special Events Room.
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Grants boost Midland ISD five high schools
Perry announced continued page one funding that will support Midland ISD five high schools Midland High Midland Freshmen Lee High Lee Freshmen and Coleman High Grants allocate at least 60 percent to rewards for teachers who boost student academic improvement growth or achievement The remaining 40 percent will aid recruitment and retention of teachers master teachers and incentives for principals and staff to raise student performance Superintendent Sylvester Perez said the money will help teachers build relationships and support for students He emphasized the teachers efforts and the lasting impact on young Texans
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