Governor Snyder's budget proposal includes more money for education. The governor is asking lawmakers to approve a 113-million dollar increase, but St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Al Skibbie says it falls short of the three-percent increase that had previously been discussed.
Skibbie said most of the increase in education funding is headed to universities and community colleges. He acknowledges those institutions badly need the money, but adds so do K-12 institutions. In order to qualify for additional funding, districts have to meet five of six criteria including publishing a dashboard, taking part in schools of choice, and offering post-secondary learning opportunities. Skibbie says St. Joseph met all the criteria this year and that won't change for the 2012-13 year.
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Skibbie said most of the increase in education funding is headed to universities and community colleges. He acknowledges those institutions badly need the money, but adds so do K-12 institutions. In order to qualify for additional funding, districts have to meet five of six criteria including publishing a dashboard, taking part in schools of choice, and offering post-secondary learning opportunities. Skibbie says St. Joseph met all the criteria this year and that won't change for the 2012-13 year.
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