Schools

Forum to Address Planned K-12 Budget Cuts

Parents will have a chance to write postcards to legislators during event Monday night at Anderson Middle School.

The will host a forum and postcard-writing campaign at 7 p.m. Monday at to address the potential impacts of Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed K-12 funding cuts.

Postcards will be provided, but parents who would like to get a headstart can click here to download a template. Completed postcards can be dropped off during the forum and will be delivered to the appropriate legislators.

The event follows on the heels of several in the district, including at , and .

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Snyder's 2012 fiscal year projections include a $1.4 billion general fund shortfall for the state of Michigan, which he is working to close through a series of proposed cuts and changes.

His budget plan would alter the way Michigan's 1994 Proposal A school funding law is implemented. The plan would shift $195.9 million worth of dedicated K-12 funding to community colleges and $699.7 million of funding to higher education.

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The governor's proposal, coupled with increased costs for health care and retirees, could cost the Berkley School District approximately $1,000 per pupil. Superintendent Michael Simeck has warned that could mean the elimination of programs, fewer teachers and larger class sizes.

to read more about school funding and the governor's proposed cuts.


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