School budget study traces costs for special ed and tech
The Board of Education proposes a 71.3 million budget to BET, led by Superintendent John Whittner and Chairman James Cuminale. Special education and a five year technology plan dominate increases, with 11.2 million for special ed and 1.76 million for tech. The operating budget rises to 69.3 million, totaling 70.3 million overall, up 6.5 percent. The group cites mandated education expenditures and rising special ed needs as driving forces, while noting inflationary limits.