Stimulus funding for local schools announced
Wisconsin schools will receive $366 million in federal stimulus money to help students living in poverty and those with disabilities.
That amount is about 30 percent of more than $1.2 billion the state expects to get under the federal law for education.
Statewide, $218 million will go toward the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which supports special education and early academic and behavioral work.
The other $148 million will go to the Title 1 program, which supports educational services for students from low-income families.
The Janesville School District will get about $2.69 million.
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Apr 28, 2009 at 8:42 a.m.
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Well, that's a sensible suggestion, Opinionsforfree, but it would have to go through the Ed-Tech program. It isn't, that I can see, part of the allocation in this article.
http://www.edutopia.org/economic-stimulu...
Apr 28, 2009 at 8:36 a.m.
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Upgrade the computers and network and get a working tape array and a good backup process in place. Oh invest in some quality IT Staff
Apr 27, 2009 at 8:55 p.m.
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No. They may not reallocate funds out of the special education fund now that they are getting this extra money. If they do they will have to pay it back with interest, not something any school in wisconsin can afford. I am sure there will be a school somewhere that is going to try it but they will get caught, just you watch.
Apr 27, 2009 at 7:27 p.m.
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"Superintendent Karen Schulte recommends cutting these positions: -- The athletics director. -- One special-education teacher."
I'm confused. Was the money was for special ed? Is a Special Ed teacher being cut?
Apr 27, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.
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facts don't translate to reality in the world of government and money, free money especially. who is watching the money, like the 38 billion that went to foreign banks. no one is watching.
Apr 27, 2009 at 6:31 p.m.
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but the funds that were already in the budget for the disabled kids could be "shifted" over for the lounges etc. right?
Apr 27, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.
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These are restricted funds. They can't just be used for anything. For example, IDEA funds may go to building a wheelchair ramp, or hiring an aide for the hearing impaired. Lounges and performance bonuses would not be legitimate uses of these funds, of that I am certain.
Apr 27, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.
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Yes we will see,just how many people are in the kitchen & CEO'S (god's on the hill)with their hands out for a bonus!Oh i mean for their performance,for doing such a good job,keeping cost's down in these tight times!! It's like "US" paying them twice for the job that should've been done the first time,with the tax payer in mind. Maybe they will have enough to build another pricey lounge for the elites?? More GOVERNMENT WASTE,when will it end? Not the programs,the people in charge of the monies!!
Apr 27, 2009 at 3:12 p.m.
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i bet our janesville school board is wringing their collective hands anxious to get their "fair" share and go on a spending spree.
Apr 27, 2009 at 2:58 p.m.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act fund and Title I fund already exist and are administered under normal rules. Local governments submit applications documenting their needs and grants are awarded primarily on a merit basis. The funds are subject to the usual oversight and audit process. This simply increased the money they had available. Learn more:
http://idea.ed.gov/
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recover...
Apr 27, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.
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would really like to see what EXACTLY this load of cash will be used for. the story says funding for poor students and for students with disabilities.
i wonder who had oversight on these funds?
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