July 2011:
Click here for analysis of MMSD 2011-12 Budget
LATE Breaking News:
MMSD had projected a loss of almost $5M in state aid. DPI’s latest figures show the loss to be $6.7M or almost $2M more than had been figured in the budget calculations. However, DPI also just determined that MMSD now has more than 50% of its students eligible for FREE/REDUCED LUNCH. Therefore, MMSD will be eligible for almost $2M in ‘poverty aid.’ Our city is changing!
Know the Real Deal!
We ARE Grumpy when not enough of us grasp what a bargain our fine schools have been!
The percentage of our property taxes that support public schools has actually gone down since 1994!
Explore the REAL STORY about school property taxes!
As Grandparents United for Madison Public Schools, we still believe that good public education is the heart of our American democracy! Dedicated educators and a supportive community spell wonderful learning opportunities for Madison children. We can no longer sit around and grouse.
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To become a GRUMP, send us an email to supporters@madcitygrumps.com. If you have questions about the budget shortfall, email info@madcitygrumps.com
