Colonial School District Special Election Will be Held on Feb. 28, 2013

*** SPECIAL NOTICE TO 12th DISTRICT RESIDENTS ***

** Colonial School District Special Election Will be Held on Feb. 28, 2013 **

Note: The below information can be found on the Colonial School District’s web site. Download a fact sheet here.

 

At the Board of Education meeting held on December 11, 2012 the Board approved holding an operating referendum on February 28, 2013 in the amount of 47 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

View a list of frequently asked questionsabout the upcoming referendum.
Click here to view the Notice of Election.En Español
In order to determine the impact to your school property tax bill visit our tax calculator page.
Please note that the 85.6 cents referred to in the Colonial Reporter and in various articles is the current expense portion of the total tax rate. The tax rate is comprised of four components:
  • Current expense (subject to referendum and the increase being proposed at this time)
  • Debt Service (subject to referendum and is not part of the referendum ofFebruary 28th)
  • Tuition (not subject to referendum)
  • Minor Capital (not subject to referendum)
The total tax rate for 2013 is $1.326.
Click here to view a brochure for details, polling places and eligibility to vote. En Español
In addition staff and community members from the referendum committee will attend PTA and Civic Association meetings. Please visit our referendum calendar to view all meetings. Click hereto view the presentation used at community meetings.
Who can vote in a school district referendum?
Every citizen 18 years of age or over and a resident of the reorganized school district shall be eligible to vote at the school election in the reorganized school district in which that citizen resides, whether or not that citizen is at the time a registered voter for purposes of a general election. (Title XIV, Section 1077)
Senior Citizens – Make sure you apply for the Property Tax rebate program. Click here for details on the New Castle County website.
Please contact Karen Thorpe (click name to send an email) or call 302-323-2729 if you have any questions.
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More than 100 Nicole Poore Supporters attend Rally

Nicole Poore Rally

More than one hundred Delaware Senate District 12 residents — along with various dignitaries —  showed their support for Nicole Poore by attending a rally and fund raising event in Bear on July 31. The event, hosted by Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Delaware Senate President Pro Tem Tony DeLuca, Delaware Senate Majority Leader Patti Blevins, and Delaware Senate Majority Whip Margaret Rose Henry, enabled Nicole to meet more Senate District 12 voters and to discuss issues that affect them and their community.

Governor Markell addressed those in attendance and continued to show his support for Nicole. “You know a good candidate when you see one, and this is an unbelievably good candidate,” Governor Markell said.  “She’s got the intellect, she’s very good with people, and she’s got the passion to serve.” Governor Markell also spoke about Nicole’s care for better education, her advocacy for people with special needs, and her unique ability to bring people together.

In addition to the rally hosts and the 12th District residents, several other Nicole Poore supporters attended the event, including Delaware Senator Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware State Representative Valerie Longhurst, Delaware State Senate – District 5 Candidate Chris Counihan, and New Castle County Council Presidential Candidate Renee Taschner.

Nicole thanked the supporters and welcomed their commitments.  “I look forward to your continued support in getting me to the end of this race as the next senator for the twelfth district, ” stated Poore. “There’s no stopping this team because we know that I’m going to be the next senator.”

Delaware Governor Jack Markell Endorses Nicole Poore


Governor Markell endorses Nicole Poore for Delaware State Senate

On Wednesday, July 25th, Delaware Governor Jack Markell met with Delaware State Senate Candidate Nicole Poore, her campaign team, and a house full of supporters to discuss the positive affects Nicole has made on her community as an advocate for quality education for Delawareans. Governor Markell also formally endorsed Nicole Poore for Delaware State Senator for the 12th District. “I have heard just amazing things about the campaign she’s running, said Markell. “Before I heard about the campaign she’s running, I heard amazing things about the candidate that she is.”

Governor Markell spoke before a large crowd of Nicole Poore supporters and dignitaries including State Representative Valerie Longhurst, State Senator Bethany Hall-Long, Candidate for County Council President Renee Taschner, and Business Representative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Joe Schorah.

Also in attendance were various educators from the Colonial School District, together with many family, friends, District 12 neighbors, and volunteers from Nicole’s campaign. According to Markell, “It helps a lot when the teachers throughout the state and other school-based personnel have people in Dover who understand what they’re going through and who are willing to fight for them. And because of the life that Nicole lives and her passion for education, I know she will do exactly that.”

Nicole Poore’s campaign continues to gain momentum, and she’s ready for whatever it will take to win this race. “When I am in office I will absolutely hear what [educators] have to say,” Poore stated. “I will hear your voice, and I will make sure that I work diligently to get what you need and to make sure that I am expressing what’s happening at Leg hall down to the education world and vice versa.”.

Following Governor Markell’s visit with Nicole and her crowd of excited supporters, his campaign Twitter page tweeted to his followers: “I’m just lucky Nicole isn’t running for Governor! The momentum&determination behind Team @NicolePoore12 is amazing!”

Nicole Poore Participates in Delaware City Day Parade

Nicole Poore understands the value of a strong family.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 marked Delaware City’s 32nd annual celebration of the riverfront town’s historic, small-town American architecture and culture — aptly named “Delaware City Day.” Amidst the crowd of eager parade onlookers, Delaware’s 12th District Senate Candidate, Nicole Poore, cheerily zig-zagged back and forth across the streets to personally shake the hands of the young, the old … and the 4-legged.

Team Poore made a strong showing with their diverse group of 25+ volunteers who surrounded Nicole and exchanged pleasantries with participants, neighbors and vendors.  Though the sky may have been gloomy and threatening, the temperature was tolerable, and the overall mood was festive and receptive to Nicole’s infectious smile and sincere personality.

Nicole met with numerous residents of the 12th District who looked forward to positive change in November, and she spoke with several dignitaries, including Delaware Representative and supporter Valerie Longhurst. Nicole was pleased to see so many 12th District residents at Delaware City Day, and she was encouraged by the supporters and well-wishers.

Delaware 12th District Senate Candidate Nicole Poore Participates in Delaware City Day Parade

Delaware 12th District Senate Candidate Nicole Poore Participates in Delaware City Day Parade

Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore understands the value of family.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 marked Delaware City’s 32nd annual celebration of the riverfront town’s historic, small-town American architecture and culture — aptly named “Delaware City Day.” Amidst the crowd of eager parade onlookers, Delaware’s 12th District Senate Candidate, Nicole Poore, cheerily zig-zagged back and forth across the streets to personally shake the hands of the young, the old … and the 4-legged.

Team Poore made a strong showing with their diverse group of 25+ volunteers who surrounded Nicole and exchanged pleasantries with participants, neighbors and vendors.  Though the sky may have been gloomy and threatening, the temperature was tolerable, and the overall mood was festive and receptive to Nicole’s infectious smile and sincere personality.

Nicole met with numerous residents of the 12th District who looked forward to positive change in November, and she spoke with several dignitaries, including Delaware Representative and supporter Valerie Longhurst. Nicole was pleased to see so many 12th District residents at Delaware City Day, and she was encouraged by the supporters and well-wishers.

Nicole Poore is Out and About!

Nicole Poore is Out and About!

We hope everyone had a great weekend and is staying cool on this extremely hot day!

Nicole had a great weekend!  She and her campaign team were out and about in the 12th District and knocked on hundreds of doors last weekend! We hope to meet you and your family soon!

If you can’t wait for us to visit you, please come out and visit us! Nicole Poore is walking in the Delaware City Day Parade this Saturday, July 21, 2012. We hope to see you there!