Per today’s P-I article of the above title (here), there is a $3 million or so difference between what’s in the proposed city council budget for the school system ($10.3 million) and what the school budget is asking for ($13.23 million). Also noted in the article: Council’s position is that the difference would have to be made via an increase in taxes (to the tune of $0.25 over the current level).

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PPS’ Cliff Davis has forwarded notice of the following meetings:

* On Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m., the Petersburg School Board will hear a presentation on the proposed 2008-2009 budget.
* On Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m., the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
* On Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m., the Board is expected to adopt the budget.

All meetings are at the School Board Office, 255 E. South Blvd., and are open to the public.

Read here for the P-I article. A few highlights: enrollment is expected to fall, and thus monies from the state purse are expected to fall; meanwhile, paying more competitive salaries will continue to be a focus.

The meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Petersburg School Board Office.

The Petersburg School Board last night added $1.9 million to its 2007-08 budget proposal before sending it on to the Petersburg City Council, which will have the final say in approval. Council is expected to make its decision by May 15.

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Read the article here.

The Petersburg School Board will hold a series of public meetings this month regarding the 2007-08 school budget

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