STEP Information Available Here

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If you are intersted in becoming Step Program Participant Click Here

SDMA Staff Members, click here to request a STEP volunteer

WHAT IS THE STEP PROGRAM?

The Senior Tax Exchange Program gives senior citizens (62 or older who receives Social Security and has taxable property within the school district) the opportunity to work in the district and apply their earnings toward payment of property taxes.

HOW IS THE WORKER COMPENSATED?

In exchange for a maximum of ~60 hours of work, approved applicants will earn a property tax credit of $429.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Provides Seniors with:

• Tax relief
• Opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life
• Opportunity to learn
• Positive social environment
• Inter-generational experience
• Opportunity to use their skills and talents

Provides Students with:

• Inter-generational experience
• Increased one-on-one learning experiences
• Increased social and emotional support
• Positive role models
• Opportunity to learn something new
• An appreciation of the contributions that senior citizens make in the community

Provides Staff with:

• Support from retired members of the community
• Means to show the “good things” schools are doing
• Opportunity to increase community awareness of the changes in our schools
• More help in and out of the classrooms

WHERE COULD WE USE THIS HELP?

• Assist students in what areas
• Assist special education in what areas
• Supervision – lunchroom, playground
• Office items – copies, school publications, filing, phone
• Chaperone
• Bulletin boards
• Tutor
• Listen to students read
• G/T
• Theatre assistance – making props
• Bus chaperone