What we learned in school today: sharing

If you’re a coach who needs money for new equipment or uniforms, a robotics club looking for additional materials, the sponsor of a performing arts group that needs some extra funding, or just if you’re just looking for extra classroom supplies, the Arizona School Tax Credit is a great way to collect some extra funding.

So here's something you can do to help yourself; as we begin the end-of the-year push for tax credits for your schools, we need to ask you for a little help. Please share one of several tax credit postings on the District's Facebook page with those in your Facebook network. Our hope is to inspire some last-minute giving. Remember: every penny donated to the tax credit goes directly to the school for which it is targeted. The more the message is shared, the more donations that are likely to come in. Let's put the social into social media.

And don’t forget, you still have time to take advantage of the Tax Credit, too. GESD employees can make donations at their schools, or go online to make contributions before Dec. 31, and get a jump on next year’s taxes by donating through payroll deduction. You can earn a tax credit of up to $200 ($400 if you’re married and filed jointly) by participating in the program. Taking advantage of the payroll reduction option lets you make your contribution a little at a time. Employees who want to take advantage of the payroll deduction program will need to fill out a payroll deduction form and send it to payroll. Click here for more information on the tax credit program.