Click on the post for the latest of headlines on Gov. Doyles budget proposal. Last year the levy limit was 2% or the rate of increased construction for the prior year, whichever was higher. The later was the amount that Evansville used. In the coming year, the decrease of building permits had presented the prospect of a very tight budget---if the 2% forumla was applied. It is unclear how tight the upcoming budget will be since this is just a proposed budget from Gov. Doyle. Stay tuned.
Also, in Gov.Doyle's budget he proposes partial funding of 4k for the inital year. It is always interesting when politicians add new programs with partial funding when current programs are being cut----not a good sign. It is unclear whether the essential formula for school funding will be changed, which is the essential question. Stay tuned.
Monday, February 12, 2007
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I am sorry even if Gov. Doyle partially 'funds' this, where is the need that is not already being met by some other service. He can fund it but not create space within our schools.
ReplyDeleteThis changes nothing for Evansville. We don't need it. Many other services that do the same thing. We would still have to pay for it. I think what we have all come to realize, those of us who have followed this, is its about money. Not offering services to four yr olds. Its a bet the school adminstration is willing to take, that they can make money from this.
ReplyDeleteIts about revenue not about whats best for the kids. I think what frustrates me the most, is being treated like we as parents no nothing when it comes to education of our kids, when it all starts with us.