Walton School House Squeeze Meeting
http://eastcobb.patch.com/groups/schools/p/school-funding-concerns-reaching-a-tipping-point?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001&evar4=picks-1-post&newsRef=trueWhether you have children/grandchildren in school or not, the current funding shortages for Cobb County schools affect property owners. The information presented at Monday's meeting painted a very bleak picture. Please visit the link above. There are PDF's of the information that was distributed as well as a video of the presentations. Claire Suggs of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute released a great deal of information based on her groups research statewide. Principal McNeill explained how these cuts directly impact the classroom.
Attendees were urged to contact State Representative Judson Hill who was present at the meeting, 404-656-0150 or Judson@judsonhill.com with concerns.
Cobb County Schools face an approximate $80 million shortfall in addition to the huge shortfalls of past years. Currently Cobb students have not had a full 180 day school year in several years due to teacher furloughs and class sizes are up significantly. Please take the time to visit the link.