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Education leaders have positive outlook on Gov. Daugaard’s budget proposal
By From staff reports
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EmailDecember 12. 2011 8:17AM
Leaders of South Dakota K-12 schools where encouraged with the direction Governor Daugaard headed with his FY13 budget proposal last week.
“This budget puts South Dakota schools back on track to regular increases using the current formula in statute,” said Linda Whitney, Sanborn Central Superintendent of Schools. “After a tough year last year, we appreciate the Governor's commitment to a return to the funding formula.”
Dr. Rod Weber, Woonsocket School District praised Governor Daugaard's “Investing in Teachers” proposal, which will use over $8 million over the next two years to train teachers on the Common Core curriculum, as well as providing training for principals, science and math teachers and guidance counselors.
“We appreciate this investment in our teachers,” said Dr. Weber. “Most of this money will go into the teachers’ pockets, and they will also gain valuable training opportunities.”
Jason Selchert, President of South Dakota United Schools’ Association and Gayville-Volin superintendent of schools, affirmed his organization’s optimism for the FY13 budget.
“SDUSA is a group of 111 school districts and we support the premise of the budget. Our schools are committed to working with Governor Daugaard and the legislature to have a positive discussion about the future of education in South Dakota. This budget signals an interest from the Governor in having those discussions, and we hope the Governor and legislature will continue to work with schools in the future.”
“This budget puts South Dakota schools back on track to regular increases using the current formula in statute,” said Linda Whitney, Sanborn Central Superintendent of Schools. “After a tough year last year, we appreciate the Governor's commitment to a return to the funding formula.”
Dr. Rod Weber, Woonsocket School District praised Governor Daugaard's “Investing in Teachers” proposal, which will use over $8 million over the next two years to train teachers on the Common Core curriculum, as well as providing training for principals, science and math teachers and guidance counselors.
“We appreciate this investment in our teachers,” said Dr. Weber. “Most of this money will go into the teachers’ pockets, and they will also gain valuable training opportunities.”
Jason Selchert, President of South Dakota United Schools’ Association and Gayville-Volin superintendent of schools, affirmed his organization’s optimism for the FY13 budget.
“SDUSA is a group of 111 school districts and we support the premise of the budget. Our schools are committed to working with Governor Daugaard and the legislature to have a positive discussion about the future of education in South Dakota. This budget signals an interest from the Governor in having those discussions, and we hope the Governor and legislature will continue to work with schools in the future.”
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