This just in...
From Michael Pope, Connection Newspapers
In a drastic cut to Superintendent Morton Sherman’s proposed budget, Hartmann funded less than half of the requested money for capital needs. Although the School Board has yet to vote on a capital budget, the superintendent outlined a need for $372.6 million to meet the needs of growing enrollment by taking on five major new projects. Yet Hartmann included only $158.1 million in his proposal, setting the stage for a confrontation between the city government and the school system.
"No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible."
— Voltaire
So for those of you who thought that one's credibility, or lack thereof, borne of sweetheart deals with consultants and spinmeisters had no bearing on our schools and students, think again. There are real consequences to one's actions.
-Voltaire
They got his numbah. And next on the chopping block...that $2 million of throw-around change. The trough is running dry, now watch the rats jump ship.
ReplyDeleteHow about this sports fans--a class action suit has been filed naming
ReplyDeleteSherman as the party responsible for the wrongful termination of ACPS employees! Check with the EAA...it's been filed! He's going down!
God, I hope that is true! The amount of our tax money this guy spends on complete bullshit is staggering. As an Alexandria taxpayer, I can't wait for Sherman to go.
ReplyDeleteMust read...in tomorrow's Gazette Packet
ReplyDeletehttp://files.connectionnewspapers.com/PDF/current/Alexandria.pdf
Alexandria City Schools will receive $174.8 million in fund transfers from the city. This is nearly $7 million more than last year, officials said.
ReplyDeleteThe proposed 10-year, $957 million Capital Improvement Plan includes the new Potomac Yard Metro station and $158.1 million for the school system -- the same amount budgeted last year.
Morton Sherman, Alexandria schools superintendent, requested $372.6 million, enough for five new schools based on projected enrollment of some 3,000 more students in the next four years.
"Population growth in schools has grown," Johnson said, "but whether that trend will continue is something we have to think hard about before we build more schools."
The Alexandria City Council will conduct numerous work sessions before adopting a budget in May.