AAPS Budget Nears Final Approval
Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education meeting (May 26, 2010): Though no one took the opportunity to speak during the public budget hearing, the board formally considered the proposed 2010-11 school budget and accompanying millage rates, with final approval expected at a meeting in June.
AAPS board member Christine Stead at the May 26 board meeting. (Photo by the writer.)
Concerns about state school aid funding emerged throughout the budget discussion, as well as during the rest of the meeting.
In its business for the evening, superintendent Todd Roberts sought input from the board on granting 32 retirement extensions. Four sinking fund projects were approved as part of an extensive consent agenda. A new textbook was suggested for AP biology.
And multiple awards were presented to both AAPS staff and students. [Full Story]