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TAXPAYERS, LOWER YOUR TAXES AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
 
TAX CREDIT: HOW DOES IT WORK?

A Tax Credit, which is the dollar-for dollar reduction of your tax liability, is better than a tax deduction, which only reduces your taxable income before taxes are computed.

Instead of sending all your state taxes to the State of Arizona, you can make a contribution to a public school. A.R.S. §43-1089.01 allows taxpayers a TAX CREDIT  up to $200.00 for “Single” or “Head of Household” tax filers and up to $400.00 for “Married Couple Filing a Joint Return” when contributing to EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in public schools. This gives you the opportunity to help your local school. The tax credit is available to all taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school. It would be advisable to consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax status.

What is an EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY?

Extracurricular activity means any optional, non-credit educational or competitive school sponsored activity that supplements the education program of the school. Activities such as sports, visual and performing arts, field trips, outdoor education or character education programs can be funded with tax credit money. Extracurricular activities do not include any events that are recreational, amusement or tourist activities.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
You may select which school and which program you would like to support. The amount of the tax credit you take does not have to be for the total allowance. You can make a difference in our schools with just $50.00, $75.00, or $100.00. In addition, the credit may be split between one or more schools and/or one or more programs. 

HOW CAN I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX CREDIT? UPDATE

Complete the attached form and return to the school of your choice by April 15, 2020 or mail to the District Office prior to April 15, 2020 in order to take it off your State of Arizona taxes at the time you file for 2019. Arizona Tax Credit Donation Form
Create an online payment by going to this link  

It is easy! The District will provide you with a receipt verifying that you have contributed to an eligible extracurricular activity.

For more information contact Wendy Taylor at the District Office, 623-535-6000.

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD) either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction

School Safety

Litchfield Elementary School District is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Safety is the top priority of the Litchfield Elementary School District.

 

 

Introducing School Safety Officers Through the Stronger Connections Grant

We are excited to share important news about enhanced safety measures for our schools. Through Arizona’s Stronger Connections Grant, we have secured funding to implement the School Safety Officer (SSO) program at 10 of our schools. This initiative is in addition to the School Resource Officer (SRO) already serving Verrado Middle School, bringing the total number of schools with law enforcement presence to 11.

The following schools will now have a School Safety Officer (SSO) assigned:

  • Barbara B. Robey Elementary
  • Belen Soto Elementary K-8
  • Corte Sierra Elementary
  • Dreaming Summit Elementary
  • Litchfield Elementary
  • Palm Valley K-8
  • Verrado Heritage K-8
  • Western Sky Middle School
  • Wigwam Creek Middle School
  • White Tanks Learning Center

The SSO program is designed to enhance safety and security by placing trained, certified peace officers in our schools. These officers have completed specialized coursework and will serve in an off-duty or extra-duty capacity, working closely with each school's leadership and the respective law enforcement departments.

The key components of the SSO program include:

  1. Enhanced Police Response and Presence: SSOs will serve schools that do not have a dedicated SRO, providing a visible law enforcement presence and performing duties aligned with School Safety Grant protocols.
  2. Site Assessments: SSOs will collaborate with school personnel to assess campus safety and provide recommendations to ensure a secure environment.
  3. Emergency Response Plans: Officers will support staff in maintaining and updating Emergency Response Plans as required by the Arizona Department of Education.
  4. Building Relationships: SSOs will foster meaningful connections with students, parents, and staff to create a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture.

This proactive approach reflects our district’s commitment to creating safe and secure learning environments for all students and staff. We are grateful for the partnerships with local law enforcement agencies that have made this possible, and we remain committed to working together to ensure safety in our schools.

Should you have any questions about the SSO program, please contact the LESD79 Director of School Safety at fosterdeoro@lesd79.org. Thank you for your ongoing support of our efforts to prioritize student safety and well-being.

 

Director of
School Safety
Thomas Foster-Del-Oro
(623) 432-4301

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