Don't cut the school budget
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Subject: Don't cut the school budget
To the Council:
As a supporter of education in Portsmouth, I am troubled by the Council's recent action to tentatively level fund the school budget, an effective cut of $1.2 million from what was requested. The School Committee and administration proposed a lean, sensible budget with just a 2.5% increase, and they had to make tough choices to do it -- closing Elmhurst, cutting staff, and not funding materials, IT, or the libraries at levels recommended by the performance audit.
I understand that the Town is in a difficult position, given the loss of state aid. But I urge you to reconsider this hasty and drastic action, which would threaten many of the extracurricular programs like sports and music that make our schools a vibrant community and promote successful, well-rounded students.
Please do not sacrifice our children's education to an arbitrary budget reduction. Thanks very much for your attention to this issue.
Best Regards.
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
p.s.
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To: khamilton@portsmouthri.com, dcanario@portsmouthri.com, pmcintyre@portsmouthri.com, seveney@cox.net, jplumb@portsmouthri.com, hlittle@portsmouthri.com, kgleason@portsmouthri.com
Subject: Don't cut the school budget
To the Council:
As a supporter of education in Portsmouth, I am troubled by the Council's recent action to tentatively level fund the school budget, an effective cut of $1.2 million from what was requested. The School Committee and administration proposed a lean, sensible budget with just a 2.5% increase, and they had to make tough choices to do it -- closing Elmhurst, cutting staff, and not funding materials, IT, or the libraries at levels recommended by the performance audit.
I understand that the Town is in a difficult position, given the loss of state aid. But I urge you to reconsider this hasty and drastic action, which would threaten many of the extracurricular programs like sports and music that make our schools a vibrant community and promote successful, well-rounded students.
Please do not sacrifice our children's education to an arbitrary budget reduction. Thanks very much for your attention to this issue.
Best Regards.
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
p.s.
Your Personal Statement
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Campaign (<em>2062</em>): <em>Don't cut the school budget</em>
Learn more about this campaign here: <em>http://www.citizenspeak.org/node/2062</em>
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