ann arbor school board

Ann Arbor Schools Prepare to Borrow Money to Cover Payroll Costs

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:12 +0000

There will be three occasions next fiscal year for which the Ann Arbor Public schools will have to borrow money to cover payroll costs. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, the Board of Education last night passed as resolution authorizing establishment of a line of credit of up to 10-million dollars.

Ann Arbor Schools Budget Forum

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:51:31 +0000

There has been no shortage of input from the community at public forums on the Ann Arbor School District's budget proposal. The latest hearing was held Tuesday night at Pioneer High school. The budget proposal calls for eight-point-seven million dollars in cuts for the upcoming academic year. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, attendees are also suggesting ways to enhance district revenue.

Cutting A2 Schools $8.7 Million Deficit

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:54 +0000

Ann Arbor public schools superintendent Pat Green's proposed budget cuts of $8.7 million for next school year include a reduction of 75 employees. It's the starting point for budget discussions, as we hear from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Guidelines Set for Superintendent Search

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:40:22 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved the timeline, salary range, profile, and advertising strategy it will use in finding the district's next superintendent. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Begins Planning for New Superintendent

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:37:31 +0000

Less than a week after Ann Arbor Schools Superintendent Pat Green announced her retirement, the school board has begun planning how it will find the next superintendent. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has more on the board's developing search strategy.

Ann Arbor Schools Superintendent Resigns

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:16:09 +0000

The Ann Arbor school district will once more be looking for a new superintendent. After less than two years on the job, Superintendent Pat Green has announced she will retire after the end of the school year. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Picture Improves for A2 Schools

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:55 +0000

The budget situation for next year is not quite as bad as first projected for the Ann Arbor school district. School administrators released the latest revenue projections Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 School Board Restructures for Efficiency

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:15:18 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved a series of policy changes designed to make the board more efficient and meetings shorter. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor School Board Considers Ways to Cut Lengthy Meetings

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:34:58 +0000

With regular meetings typically running past midnight, the Ann Arbor school board is considering some changes to make the board more efficient. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Sets Standards and Principles

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:16:19 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved a statement of standards and principles it expects board members to meet. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

More Employee Concessions in New School District Contracts

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:19:35 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved new contracts with the district's teachers, para-professionals, and office staff. The new contracts will save the district $3.4 million in the next school year. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Dialogue Sessions Start Later This Month

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:24 +0000

As part of the timeline for developing a budget for the next school year, small groups of Ann Arbor school board members will meet with community members in dialogue sessions. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Again Recommends Moving Roberto Clemente Program to Pioneer High

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:39:26 +0000

Ann Arbor's public school administration is again recommending that the Roberto Clemete alternative program can be successfully relocated to Pioneer High School. The school board rejected the move last year, but it's being considered again as the district deals with a projected budget deficit. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Roberto Clemente Student Development Center

Turnaround for Rising Scholars Program

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:29:16 +0000

Ann Arbor school board members say they're frustrated with a program designed to help students who can achieve at high levels, but who may not have all of the support structures needed to reach their potential. District officials say the "Rising Scholars" program is now headed in the right direction. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Updating Strategic Plan

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:25:23 +0000

Ann Arbor public school administrators shared an update of the district's strategic plan with the school board Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Mexicotte Picked to Continue School Board Leadership

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:42:32 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has again elected Deb Mexicotte to serve as board President. The board also tweaked a couple of policies at its organizational meeting Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.