Vote...Vote...Vote

Hey Savvy's! Its that time of the year again to "make your vote count"! Though you may have the Presidential Elections on your mind with the topic being VOTE, but voting for Oklahoma teachers is what is on my mind at the moment.

As we all know, Oklahoma is accustomed to being at the back of the class in funding for public education: It ranks 48th among the 50 states plus the District of Columbia in teacher pay and 49th in spending per student.

Wow...Ridiculousness!!!

The Oklahoma One Percent Sales Tax, also known as State Question 779, is on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Oklahoma as an initiated constitutional amendment. 

**A "YES" vote is a vote in favor of increasing the state sales tax by one percentage point to generate a predicted $615 million per year for education funding.

**Question 779 would also require an increase in teacher salaries of at least $5,000. The measure would mandate an annual audits of school districts' use of the revenue.

Enough said... NOVEMBER 8, 2016...If you are an Oklahoma resident (especially teachers) be sure to voice your opinions by voting. Our children deserve High Quality teachers and the best education!!

Check out the links below for more detailed information:
https://ballotpedia.org/Oklahoma_One_Percent_Sales_Tax,_State_Question_779_(2016)

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b5968593685043cea4d8996c4151340a/education-cuts-prompt-revolt-despair-oklahoma