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Don’t want your program cut? Give the school district input
February 18th, 2010 at Thu, 18th, 2010 at 11:04 am by Celeste GraceyThe Renton School District is asking for input on what to do about its $6.1 million budget gap.
A public survey is available online until Feb. 28. The district uses this survey to decide their priorities.
Community budget sessions are also planned through next week.
Hot topics this year include the closing of the Lindbergh pool, cutting full-day kindergarten and the opening of Honeydew Elementary, which would cost about $1 million.
I also wouldn’t be surprised to see parents of students with learning disabilities, as the state cut 100 percent of the funding for the Highly Capable program.
About a month ago I talked to Rich Moore, the assistant superintendent of business, about these meetings. He said he’s having parents from all grades meeting together this year, because in years past their suggestions have been to cut each others programs. It will be interesting to parents from different grade levels interact.
The meeting schedule:
7 p.m., Feb. 23, Hazen High School, 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E., Renton
7 p.m., Feb. 25, Lindbergh High School, 16426 128th Ave. S.E., Renton
7 p.m., March 1, Renton High School Commons, 400 S. 2nd St., Renton
Below is the budget cut presentation Moore offered about a month ago. My story on the budget cuts is also good background.
Celeste Gracey Celeste has been the education and communities writer for the Renton Reporter since July 2009. Follow her on Twitter and watch for stories on RentonReporter.com.
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