Beyond state and federal funding, taxes, and student fees, what additional revenue sources has the Board of Education been able to secure for District 129 over the past five years?
• In addition to regular state funding, we have received more than $11.8 million from the state Capital Development Board. The District used these funds for additions and repairs to our buildings after the 2002 bond referendum. • We continue to receive thousands of dollars a year from our Foundation for West Aurora Schools, Blackhawk Sports Boosters, Band Boosters, and school parent-teacher organizations. • Some of our schools also have received $6.8 million in federal Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, which are interest-free loans to the school district for infrastructure work. • Class size grant of $900,000 for three years. • Reading First grant of $800,000. • Federal technology grant for $300,000 • Advanced Placement Classes grant. • Arts and Foreign Language Assistance grant. • A grant provided $100,000 to retrofit lighting in the District that will generate an additional $50,000 per year in energy savings. • Communities in Schools grants • Jordan Foundation grant • Partnership with th
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