Bay High School - Bay Blue Yearbook (Bay Village, OH)

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It was November 4, 1980 and the 7.5 mill levy had been defeated for the second time. Out of the 8945 votes cast, 4023 were for and 4922 were against. Now came the hard part. Committees would have to be formed and cuts made. No cut would be entirely accepted. Everyone had his or her cause. Numerous public and committee meetings were held and the proposed cuts were announced: Cancel teacher and administration salary increases. Eliminate money transfer from the gen- eral operating fund Into the permanent improvement fund. Reduce certified and non-certified staff (excluding staff savings from school closings). Close two elementary schools. Cancel planned purchases of equipment, supplies and new textbooks. Discontinue funding for professional leave and in-service programs for the school staff except those mandated by the state. r Eliminate new curriculum development. This will eliminate review ot existing and proposed courses and programs of study. Discontinue funding for all field trips outside Bay Village. Discontinue funding for classes at the Science Center for Bay students. Stop funding summer school. Everyone was affected. No one was 100% happy. They had to pass a levy and It meant laying If on the line . . . WM H Opening: Just a few pages to explain the how and why of Laying it on the Line. Sports: An in-depth look at | the variety of the 1981-82 athletic season. Curriculum: A “hands-on” guide to surviving high school life. Ads: A word from our spon- sors, businesses village-owned and county-wide. Closing: The wrap up which resolves the story of Laying it on the Line. s Student Life: All the activities, happenings and shows outside of the classroom. Organizations: The story behind all those extra-curricu- lar activities at Bay High. People: IThe students and ' I O staff who make up the heart of the school. Index: Where you can go to find the people and events featured in the book.