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Education reporter Angie Mason looks at York County school happenings, education trends and other issues from the classroom to the cafeteria.-
Tag Archives: budgets
Red Lion foundation provides scholarships, funds for school projects
The Red Lion Area Educational Foudnation, a nonprofit, supported various projects in the school district in 2012.
YorkCounts group to weigh in on York City schools financial recovery process
A YorkCounts education work group will present information to the advisory committee working with David Meckley, the York City School District’s state-appointed chief recovery officer, on a financial recovery plan.
Items purchased with misspent grant money now distributed in York City
Items the state auditor general says were purchased with misspent grant funds have now been redistributed within the York City School District, according to the state education department.
State: Redistribution of items purchased with misspent grants is under way in York City
The redistribution of items purchased with misspent grant funds in the York City School District is under way, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Back-to-school sales already? OfficeMax event offers deals for teachers
I can’t believe I’m already getting “back to school” emails. It’s only mid-July! I haven’t even gone to the beach yet! But ready or not, it looks like it’s time to start thinking about the next school year starting. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Education issues
Tagged budgets, events, funding, money, OfficeMax, school supplies, teachers
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Cameras common in school buses, often at the districts’ expense
A couple of weeks ago, the Northeastern School Board debated spending $10,000 on 10 cameras for F&S Transportation school buses, eventually deciding to spend the cash. Cameras aren’t part of the written agreement the district has with the school bus … Continue reading
Report: School districts continue to cut as financial picture worsens
A report released today announced news that might not come as a surprise to many: school districts continue to cut as financial situations worsen for 2012-13. “The financial condition of Pennsylvania’s public school districts is declining from ‘difficult’ in the … Continue reading
PA auditor general criticizes severance paid to former York City schools superintendent Sharon Miller
In a recent audit of the York City School District, PA Auditor General Jack Wagner criticized a clause added to former superintendent Sharon Miller’s contract that caused the district to have to pay more than $300,000 for her termination. The … Continue reading
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Tagged budgets, buyouts, contracts, funding, Sharon Miller, superintendents
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PSEA offers searchable budget information
The Pennsylvania State Teachers Association has posted a searchable database of budget information on its website. You can use the database to find your district and see how the district budget has been impacted since Corbett took over. Find the … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Statewide issues
Tagged budgets, cuts, funding, school districts, teachers, Tom Corbett
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Poll: Majority thinks teachers are underpaid
A poll released Thursday shows a majority think teachers do not make enough money. The poll, by Poll Position and Majority Opinion Research, showed 55 percent of those asked thought teachers were underpaid, 13 percent said they were overpaid, and … Continue reading
