AYP Leads Budget Talks on Education Reform
District officials push for funding to meet No Child Left Behind targets as 2012 goal requires 100 percent proficiency in math and reading. proposals include adding computers and teachers across four schools, expanding library resources, and creating a therapeutic school for students from residential facilities.
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Garden City district seeks extra funds to sustain bus fleet
The Garden City district requests added funding due to rising fuel costs and EPA rules, aiming to maintain four to five new buses annually. Budget tweaks would fund a custodian shared with Transportation, a maintenance technician, a grounds mechanic, and a substitute calling system to improve efficiency. Other programs show modest changes, with administration holding steady. main budget votes occur midweek with final priorities revealed Thursday.
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