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A Growing Public Education Financial Crisis...
An alarming number of Texas school districts are facing a growing financial crisis. In 2006, legislators implemented a school finance system that has proven to fall short of properly working. Despite local conservative efforts, an increasing number of districts are now forced to cut educational staffing, reduce salaries, and eliminate local enrichment programs to meet tight budgets. These budgetary cuts are dangerous to the pursuit of quality education.
The 2007, 2009 and 2011 legislative sessions failed to address the funding system's shortcomings. A Fear exists that the topic of school finance will meet the same fate during the 2013 session. To make sure this topic is addressed, a collective sense of educational priority must be found between educators, communities and our legislative leaders.
"Priority" Objectives for School Districts...
Unity: Encourage all school districts to adopt the Priority Resolution. A collective voice is needed for 2013
Public Awareness: Share with your communities how the 82nd legislative cuts affected your school district
Accountability and Transparency: Share with your communities your financial responsibilities and efficiencies
Gain Community Support: Explain the future - We cannot continue to protect the pursuit of quality education under the current status. Public support is critical for change to occur
Together, We Can Raise the Value of Public Education
Make Education A Priority
Resolution Adoption Campaign
www.facebook.com/MakeEducationPriority
Contact Information
Bobby J Rigues Aledo ISD Board of Trustee
Leadership TASB 09-Master Trustee
817 992-4454
