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Utah Educators Question Pitch to End Compulsory School Attendance (Tribune)

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Senator says state shouldn’t force kids to go to school; rivals say his plan would create “subclass of illiterates.” By Annie Knox And Ray Parker| The Salt Lake Tribune  First Published Jul 17 2013 09:04 am • Updated 56 minutes ago Utah educators question state Sen. Aaron Osmond’s assertion that the state shouldn’t force students to go to school, saying they are concerned about children who might miss out on an education or forfeit help with … Continue reading →

SLC School Board Approves Property Tax Increase (Deseret News)

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SALT LAKE CITY — Following public comment critical of the state Legislature, the Salt Lake City School Board voted Tuesday to approve a property tax increase for the 2013-14 budget. The tax increase will raise $3.6 million for the district and cost homeowners an additional $12.65 per year for every $100,000 of assessed property value. Only three members of the public — including Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake City, and former school board member Amanda … Continue reading →

1% For Teachers & 6% For the Superintendent (UPDATED)

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  Superintendent Withers received a 5% 6% Increase  I am updating this posting. I initially stated that the Superintendent received a 5% increase. I was alerted to the fact that he also received the 1% COLA increase awarded to the employees. That puts his increase at 6%. In last night’s School Board meeting, I made a motion to amend the proposed budget: I proposed a 3% Cost of Living Increase for the employees of the District … Continue reading →

Tensions Mount as Salt Lake School Board Talks Tax Hike (Tribune)

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SLC school board » Member wants more clarity on tax-hike plan. By Ray Parker | The Salt Lake Tribune First Published 43 minutes ago • Updated 1 minute ago Budget discussions got so contentious Tuesday night, one Salt Lake City School District board member left the meeting. Tiffany Sandberg asked to be excused after board member Michael Clara continued to ask questions about the budget, yet none of the other members seemed to understand his … Continue reading →

Salt Lake School District: Status Quo Will Take a Tax Increase

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Education • Officials say money is needed for programs, employee raises and retirees. BY RAY PARKER THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE PUBLISHED: MAY 10, 2013 09:52PM UPDATED: MAY 10, 2013 11:02PM Salt Lake City School District officials are recommending a property tax increase to maintain school programs and provide a cost-of-living increase to employees. Under the proposal, homeowners would pay $12.65 more per $100,000 of home valuation yearly, raising an additional $3.6 million for the 2013-14 … Continue reading →