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Show Says Utah Foundation report Social Security, transportation, Juab, Utah schools face major money problems The rapid expansion of lltah school enrollments coupled with that operating funds in the Juab School District will total a deterioration in state finances an estimated $2,553 million during the past few years has il- during the coming school year. lustrated the need to achieve This sum is $160,456, or 6.7 pergreater operating economics in cent more than the estimated the Utah schools. $2,392 million available during So says the Utah Foundation the current school year. It is exin its latest study of Utahs pected that 1,836 weighted-pupi- l school finance program. units will be allocated for The study also indicates that the Juab School District next some programs which are year. This represents an in- may have to be sacrified, if the state is to maintain quality in the essential basic educational programs. Appropriations for general support of the public school j operating program in Utah dur-- ; ing the coming year will total ; $644.2 million, approximately ; $27.3 million or 4.7 percent more than the estimated ad-- ! justed spending for the present ; year. Despite this increase, the level of basic school ; general support of $1,103 per weighted-- , pupil unit next year will be un- -' changed from the current year. Most of the increase in total spending is accounted for by the coninuing growth in school enrollments. The foundation study shows : I . ! crease of 82 from the 1,754 units alloted this year. The district is guaranteed a basic school program of $1,103 for each weighted-pupi- l unit plus added amounts for retirement, and a variety of other special programs. Altogether, it is expected that Juab District will receive about $1,391 for each weighted pupil unit next year. According to the Foundation report, school enrollments in Utah have risen by more than 52,000 pupils over the past five years, or an average of 10,400 per year. During the next five years, it is expected that school enrollments in the state will increase by 91,000 students, or an average of 18,200 per year. In addition to the enrollment growth problem, there has been a slowdown in state revenue receipts. State revenue collections have fallen below expectation in three out of the past four fiscal years. As a result, allocations for local schools had to be reduced by 2 percent during the Here are first scores from senior softball Nephi senior softball Stakes LDS began 4 May 19. In games played in Nephi, the Second Ward defeated the Mona Second Ward, the Stake explorer softball program starts June 1 Here is the Nephi LDS Stakes explorer softball program for Wednesday, June 1. In Nephi, the Seventh Ward will take on the Mona Ward at 7 p.m., the Third Ward will play the First Ward at 8 p.m., and the Fourth Ward will play the Second Ward at 9 p.m. In Levan, the Fifth Ward will play Levan at 7 p.m. Questions concerning the schedule should be addressed to Layne Christensen at 623-110- 0. Seventh Ward defeated the and the Fourth Ward 15-Fifth Ward beat the Sixth Ward " At Mona, the Mona First Ward beat the Nephi Third Ward At Levan, the First Ward B beat Levan The teams will play again tonight. In Nephi matches, the Sixth, Ward will play the Fourth Ward at 7 p.m., the Seventh Ward will take on the Third Ward at 8 p.m., and the Mona Second Ward will play the First Ward B team at 9 p.m. The Mona First Ward will take on the Second Ward at Mona at 7 p.m. The Levan Ward will take on the First Ward A team in Levan at 7 p.m. The Fifth Ward team has a 1, 13-1- 0. 23-2- 2. 14-1- 1. bye. current school year. Since the level of basic school support for next year was not changed, foundation analysts indicate that it is doubtful whether there can be any significant increase in school salary schedules for next year. School employees, however, automatically will receive a 2.45 e percent increase in of because a reduction in pay take-hom- "" throughout the state. Thus, some teachers will receive a salary increase equivalent to 7.7 percent, next year, even if there is no change in the basic salary schedule. The 1983 legislature was able most school addition, reduce the employee conto the employees who are not at and the employer conwill tribution top of their salary brackets each by 2.45 percent tribution increreceive an added annual of 4.9 percent for total an a or ment, that will average turn to page 6 Please 4.2 percent estimated their employee contribution for school retirement. Because this increase is after taxes, it is equivalent to a raise of about 3.5 percent before federal, state, and Social Security taxes. In j Plumbing & Builders' Supply 4-- D 9 66 South Main - Nephi, Utah Monday thru Sat. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dealer" Shack Radio "Your 623-119- Just in time for Father's Day LAWNMOWER SALE!! We expected spring in March so we were ready!! Our mistake Your Gain Save Now On all Mowers Is (Q) InStock if New display for Frontier Pocket Knives For Dad Nice Style Nice Gift for Dad Or buy one for yourself Special sale prices in store on all Tillers in stock. If you have wanted a new one, now is the time! Come in and check I We have garden hose, garden chemicals, shovels, hoes, rakes, sprinklers, flower border fencing, all most all your summer gardning needs. Check us for all your fishing needs. Lures , poles , etc. Also we have licenses and the new fishing stamps are available here now. THOUSANDS OF ITEMS IN STOCK!! Richard Anderson Richard Anderson gets arrow of light Richard Anderson, 11, son of Andy and Beverly Anderson of Nephi, received his Cub Scout Arrow of Light award at a recent awards ceremony. Richard is a member of Pack 3135 of the Nephi Fifth LDS Ward. His den leader is Weston Jones. He is a student in Mr. Winns fifth grade class and likes math and reading. He is a member of the Merchants Little League baseball team. ' tas putt green tag specials on all limeway Simple Interest Home Improvement Loans. John Shepherd receives 'Faith in Cod' award Johnny Shepherd, 9, son of Frank and Rose Shepherd of Nephi, received his Faith in God award Tuesday night at the meeting of his Cub Scout pack. Johnny is a member of Pack 3133 of the Nephi Third LDS Ward. His den leader is Donna Callaway. He is a student in Mrs. Hansons third grade class. He likes to play baseball and to go fishing and camping. Times-New- s 4 the Nephi, Utah May 26, 1983 Pick your project NOW! 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