Friday, February 20, 2009 , Updated
Plano ISD budget shortfall may lead to teacher layoffs, increased class sizes
The average student/teacher ratio in Plano Independent School District classrooms is currently about 14/1, just better than the Texas state average. But the stinky budget situation (which must somehow be related to the stinky economy in general) finds the district facing a $17 million shortfall.
So the Plano ISD school board is considering a measure to increase class sizes. This would (they think) minimize teacher layoffs, while leading to a district-wide monetary savings of about $6 million per annum.
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Scot Walker, says:
It's not the economy at all. It's the property tax reform passed in 2006 that has lowered the state contribution to PISD.
But if Plano didn't have to give $87 million to "Robin Hood", they'd be doing swell.
I noticed Garland doesn't have a deficit. How ironic.
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xdavidwattsx, says:
Simple solution. State income tax.
Done.
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Scot Walker, says:
Sure, that works well in California. Hmmm, errr. No.
How about this radical idea - taxation with representation. Plano ISD is listed on my property tax bill. I give THEM my money. They use my money.
Done.
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