Rockwood Community to Discuss School Funding 

ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 30, 2003 - How is Saint Louis County's largest
school district handling the challenges of rising expenditures and
slowing revenue? 

On Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m., about 200 Rockwood residents
will gather to discuss school finance issues at the district's
Administrative Center Annex, 500 N. Central in Eureka. The discussion is
part of Point Rockwood, a public engagement process designed to help
shape the future of the Rockwood School District. 

David Glaser, the District's chief financial officer, will provide an
overview of Rockwood's current funding sources. The meeting will also
address Rockwood's participation in the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice
Corporation (VICC) program and the potential impact of DaimlerChrysler's
efforts to reduce its personal property tax assessment.

The November 13 Point Rockwood meeting is the third in a series of ten
public meetings scheduled to take place throughout the year. Future
meeting topics include school safety, class sizes and the importance of
quality staffing. A complete list of future Point Rockwood meetings is
available on the district's Web site at www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.

The district also has produced a six-minute video explaining the Point
Rockwood process and the need for public involvement and input. To
obtain a free copy of the video, or to register for the district's Point
Rockwood database, call 636-938-2334 or e-mail coas6@rockwood.k12.mo.us.