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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Parcel Tax Polling Results
You can view a PDF of Godbe’s polling analysis here. I’ve inserted some personal observations and comments throughout the presentation. Godbe’s recommendation is to put something in the $70 – $80 range — with a five year term — on … Continue reading
Posted in crisis, parcel tax
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Improving Special Education and Saving Money
At last night’s Board meeting Tom Green, the Director of Student Services & Curriculum Instruction, explained how the District can improve its special education program by establishing additional classes to address the needs of kids who are currently educated outside … Continue reading
Posted in kudos, special ed
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Response to Crisis: Initial Discussion
Last night staff presented its initial analysis of the cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities developed in the Board’s December brainstorming session. Many members of the public and the teaching staff attended the meeting, which was held in the Central … Continue reading
Posted in budget, capacity, city, contract, crisis, enrollment, money, parcel tax, teachers, Uncategorized
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Programs at Risk: Take 1
I haven’t gotten the materials to be presented by staff at next Tuesday’s Board meeting on addressing the fiscal crisis yet. But I do have the original list of programs and activities staff suggested be evaluated a few weeks ago.
Posted in budget, contract, crisis, money, parcel tax
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Addressing the Budget Crisis
Next Tuesday, January 20th, staff will begin its presentation on the cost saving and educational impact of various alternative budget cuts and revenue enhancement opportunities. I’ll post more information on what will be evaluated over the next few days. This … Continue reading
Posted in budget, crisis, money
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