The Blade Cuts $27M from Indiana Schools ....

[hippiechick]

$27 million cut from schools
Gov. Daniels raises hackles by ordering funds withheld


By Staci Hupp and Jon Murray
[e-mail]
January 28, 2005

Gov. Mitch Daniels has ordered his budget director to withhold nearly $27 million that Indiana schools had counted on this spring as part of his promise to balance the state budget.

The unprecedented move angered school leaders and fueled tensions with House Republicans, who believe the governor not only shortchanged schools but also overstepped his authority.

"Much like the tax increase plan, the governor states his preference," said House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis. "That preference won't be acted upon by the General Assembly until the budget is complete. This will be decided by the budget, and not the budget director."

In Bosma's district, Daniels' plan likely means a loss of nearly $425,000 for Lawrence Township Schools this spring, nearly $300,000 for Warren Township and almost $266,000 for Washington Township. Indianapolis Public Schools could be out more than $1 million.

School districts can sock away money in rainy-day funds, but unpredictability of the state doesn't help, said IPS Superintendent Duncan Pat Pritchett.

"It's a heck of a way to run an army," Pritchett said. "We can't afford to continuously lose money. It's the kids that get hurt, and they're ones who are going to ultimately lose out."

link .... http://www.indystar.com/articles/0/218100-5180-092.html

[fooj]

1. No child left behind, my ass!

[fob]

3. Careful, the repukes just might look behind your ass and if they don't

see a child may declare the program a success!!

/wishiwerekidding

[fooj]

4. Really! I wish you WERE kidding!

[fob]

2. Mitch, and I ask with all seriousness, could you be so kind as to continue

your dumbass moves long enough to completely discredit not only YOURSELF but the current asinine repuke agenda and "blue-en" that state up a bit (or more).

Thanks,


fob