About this blog
Education reporter Angie Mason looks at York County school happenings, education trends and other issues from the classroom to the cafeteria.-
Tag Archives: budget
Financial firm: York district could see future deficits grow, if nothing changes
The York City School District could see deficits grow to about $20 million by 2018, according to baseline projections by a financial firm.
State declares York City district in financial recovery, appoints chief recovery officer
State education Secretary Ron Tomalis today declared the York City School District in “moderate financial recovery,” and appointed a Spring Garden Township resident to create a plan to get district finances in order, according to a news release.
See what attorneys handling matters for York City School District and New Hope Academy are charging
Attorneys handling matters for York City School District and New Hope Academy Charter School charge $170 and $190 an hour, according to documents.
York City Education Association president pleased that some teachers will return to district
Kim Schwarz, president of the York City Education Association, has some extra reason to celebrate this week. At last night’s emergency York City School Board meeting, officials said they will use additional money from the state to restore full-day kindergarten … Continue reading
AP: Governor, Republicans working on education legislation
From the Associated Press: “Gov. Tom Corbett and his fellow Republicans who lead the state Legislature are working to develop a package of public school and education-related legislation that they can complete this month. Corbett and top lawmakers discussed the … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Statewide issues
Tagged Associated Press, budget, governor, pennsylvania, state legislature, Tom Corbett
Leave a comment
Reports: Arts award for Corbett and his wife draws protestors
More than 200 protestors showed up at a weekend event where Gov. Tom Corbett was honored for his contribution to the arts, according to news reports. Corbett and his wife received a lifetime achievement award from the Pittsburgh Opera, reports … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Awards and honors
Tagged Awards and honors, budget, funding, Pittsburgh Opera, Tom Corbett
Leave a comment
Video on York City school budget cuts
The video below was put out by the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. It focuses on York and what budget cuts did for the 2011-12 school year. Thoughts?
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, York City School District
Tagged budget, governor, pennsylvania, Tom Corbett
Leave a comment
Have ideas for the York City School District budget?
I just noticed a new way you can provide input on the York City School District’s 2012-13 budget. Visit the district website, and you’ll see a link that says “your help is requested!” Click that, and you’ll get a form … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, York City School District
Tagged budget, cost saving, deficit, money
Leave a comment
