The Board of Education approved the tax asking associated with the 2023-24 Budget. The new tax rate will be $1.149938. This is a decrease of 11.47 cents from last year’s tax rate. The 2023-24 budget was approved on September 25 with an overall general budget increase of only 3%. The largest portion of this increase is attributed to an increase in staff salaries. Staff salaries and benefits are nearly 86% of the total budget. The following tax rates were requested:

• General Fund decrease of $.079764 for a tax rate of $.927261

• Special Building Fund decrease of $.003665 for a tax rate of $.023124

• Bond Fund decrease of $.031295 for a tax rate of $.199553

Requirements to be a Board Member:

• Resident of PLCS
• At least 18 Years old
• Not an employee of PLCS
• Registered voter in PLCS District

Information about the Board of Education:

• Board meetings are the second and fourth Monday of each month.
• Each Board member also serves on a Board subcommittee. Those subcommittees meet as needed.

How & when will the position be filled?
October 10 - Begin Advertisement of Vacancy - Open Application Process
November 3 - Apps due by 4:30 pm
November 9 - If necessary, special meeting if needed to narrow candidates to five. If there are five or fewer applicants, this meeting will not be necessary. This meeting will be open to the public. Following the meeting, all candidates will be notified with the results of the meeting.
November 13 - Regular Board meeting. During the meeting, the five finalists will be interviewed. The interviews are open to the public. Each finalist will be given a max of 5 minutes to share information about themselves and why they want to be on the Board.Following the presentation by the candidate, there will be time for the Board to ask questions of the candidate. After all interviews are completed, the Board will debate in the public meeting and will vote on their selection. This entire process will occur during the open Board meeting.
November 27 - New Board member joins the Board and takes the Oath of Office at the beginning of the meeting.

How do I apply?
Each interested applicant will need to complete the online Google application form. If you do not have access to the internet, you may come to the central office, 420 S. Washington Street. A computer and assistance will be available for you. If you would like to review the application prior to completing it, a PDF version can be found here. Please note if you start the application and do not close it, your answered questions will remain in the form until you complete it and submit it. If you start the application and then close it before submitting, your answered questions will be lost.

Please note: all applications should be completed online.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Communications Department at communications@plcschools.org or call 402-537-6248.

The PLCS NRJOTC recently hosted an athletic competition for area JROTC programs in order to foster cadet morale and interaction between JROTC units of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The competition challenged cadet teams physically and mentally in order to build camaraderie, foster the spirit of competition, and instill a sense of duty and accomplishment.

Hear what some PLCS cadets have to say about the program!

Thank you to all PLCS parents who volunteered to help make Vehicle Day a success! Vehicle Day is an annual PLCS tradition where first graders get to learn about a variety of careers in hands-on ways. The event is an interactive part of the first grade social studies unit. Take a look here!

Check out PLCS in the news in these stories that highlight how PLCS staff make a difference!

Use the QR code on the sticker shown here (or click here) to share why you're grateful for a PLCS staff member. Who would you like to give a little encouragement and thanks to today?

Is your child outgoing, well-spoken, and willing to star in videos explaining the PLCS 2023 Bond Issue projects? Auditions are now being accepted for students ages 5-16 to become a part of the PLCS Bond Squad, to appear in a regular video series telling the story of the PLCS bond issue. Videos will include the planning stage of each project all the way through completion. The Bond Squad may also help with public appearances like ribbon cuttings and ground breakings.

For more details and for information on how to apply, click here.

Free Coats will be distributed October 21st, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at La Vista Middle School by the PLCS Community Closet. All PLCS families in need are welcome to stop by and pick up a FREE coat, hat and gloves!

With cold days fast approaching, PLCS Community Closet is distributing FREE coats for PLCS families in need. Volunteers will be onsite to assist families as they shop. The only request is that you have a child that attends school in PLCS!

If you need a coat, hat or gloves - we have them for you for free! One coat per household member. You don't need to register, just come anytime between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and pick up coats for your family at La Vista Middle School, 7900 Edgewood Blvd, La Vista NE. A special thank you to the City of La Vista and Calvary Christian Church for helping make this event possible!

• PLHS 2023 Fall Craft Fair- October 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Admission is $2
• PLHS Theatre Presents GHOSTLIGHT!
  • October 26th at 7pm
  • October 28th at 2pm and 9pm
  • Tickets are available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/77156

• PLSHS Theatre Presents Tuck Everlasting the Musical!
  

  • November 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 7pm.
  • November 5th at 2pm
  • Tickets are $5/Student and $10/Adult
  • Tickets can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/76690
• PLHS Theatre Dept Presents "Finding Nemo JR." November 10 @ 7 pm. More details to come.
• PLSHS 2023 Fall Craft Show - Saturday November 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Admission is $2

PLCS needs Special Education Paras!

Special Education students in PLCS need YOU. Join the PLCS team as a special education para to make a difference in the lives of students while working the same hours as your kids - no weekends or holidays!

Work in PLCS in a variety of ways:

• Paraprofessionals ($15.42-16.27 / hour)
• Custodians ($17.50-17.60 / hour)
• Van Rider ($16.27 / hour)
• Van Driver ($17.60 / hour)
• Food Service ($15.42-16.35 / hour)