Voters Approve Proposed Renovation Project:
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Message from MCS Administration


*Important Reminder*

When school buses are parked in front of the building with their lights on, it is illegal and dangerous to pass them. There have been several instances of this happening, so for the safety of all, remember to comply with the law.





Census

 

2010: time for the 23rd Census of the United States!

Soon you will be receiving a Census form in the mail. It is vitally important to our District, and the wider community in which we live, to understand how every citizen's cooperation in this effort helps us all.

Census data are used to determine the number of representatives our state receives in the U.S. Congress, as well as our county's representation in the state legislature. Government agencies use the data to make funding decisions for more than $300 billion each year, including:

  • Public schools
  • College grant and loan programs Road and community improvements
  • Public health services
  • Senior services
  • Businesses use the numbers to decide where to locate factories, new ventures, banks and offices -- activities that often lead to new jobs.
  • You can get help when you need it. Most 911 emergency systems are based on maps developed for the last census. Census information helps health providers predict the spread of diseases through communities with children or elderly people. And when floods, tornadoes or catastrophic ice storms hit, the census tells rescuers how many people will need their help.

The information is collected in two ways: by a questionnaire that is sent to every home, and through confidentiality-bound census workers who travel door to door. Some people worry that the information they provide could be used against them. However, census information is completely confidential. It is never shared with other government agencies, including the IRS, any office of immigration, or the FBI. In fact, revealing census data is a federal offense. No one will know your name, who is staying with you, whether or not you are a citizen, or any personal details about your life.
If you have any questions about the Census, or if you haven't received a Census form, please contact State Senator Betty Little. Her office can provide you with a wealth of information relating to the Census, and much, much else.;

Thank you,
MCS Administration