CCSD Budget Update and Information


The information below was sent in from some Camden Place residents and was written and distributed by a Mt. Bethel Elementary committee.   It explains the impact of the Governor's proposed budget and ways members of the community can help our school district.   Just passing it along to residents who do not have children at Mt. Bethel.  There are some links in the article, that you might need to cut and paste in order to view. 
Proposed Budget Update: Call to Action!!!!

 We start out with some GOOD NEWS!  The initial report of the Governor's budget is that it adds $547M -- an increase of over half a billion dollars in one year -- for our local school systems.  The Governor predicts that this increase may enable local school districts to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs and increase teacher salaries. You can get a state budget copy here.  For FY 2015, almost 82 percent of new revenue receipts are dedicated to education, with 68 percent of those new revenues going to K-12 alone.  This likely means that austerity cuts are being reduced, but not eliminated.

 Make the call: Call your legislatures to urge them to support Gov. Deal’s proposed budget.  

  • Chair of Education Appropriations Sub Committee – Rep. Terry England, 404.463.2247

o State Senator, Member of Appropriations Committee – Judson Hill (R-32) –Judson@judsonhill.com. 770-565-0024

o State Representative – Matt Dollar (R-45) –matt.dollar@house.ga.gov,  404-657-8441

o Chair of Center of Education,  Senator L. Tippins – lindsey.tippins@senate.ga.gov, (770) 424-2700

o Governor Deal 404-656-1776 

  • Cobb County School Board Member, Scott Sweeney,– 678-646-2470

 What to say:

  • Share appreciation for the predicted state education funding increases with our elected official -- it is good news but continue to express how important education is, and that we hope that they will help us solve our school budget deficit.
  • Please urge them to support Governor Deal’s proposed budget.
  • Urge local officials to support decrease in class size, a full 180 school calendar and, help solve the school budget deficit.

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