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On June 1, 2010 the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education (MMSD) will hold a hearing and vote on their 2010-11 budget. Over the last months the Board has worked hard to enact savings and efficiencies totaling over $15 million while preserving crucial programs, opportunities and jobs. What has been missing from the process is a concerted effort to move beyond preserving to improving our schools and their governance.
TJ Mertz, Progressive Dane Co-chair and Education Committee Chair, is bringing forth a proposal asking the Board to reallocate a portion of these savings to address equity and provide a better basis for policy and budget decision-making. At the May 26 General Membership Meeting he will be asking Progressive Dane to support this proposal.
A full explanation of the proposals can be found at http://madisonamps.org/2010/05/16/mmsd-budget-an-open-letter/
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