Quite a few interesting articles on the Madison School Districts 308M+ budget are available at www.schoolinfosystem.org

• Board Member Ruth Robarts offers many useful suggestions, including the rather obvious improvement: drive budget decisions based on academic achievement and curriculum.
• The current process includes the discussion of “cuts” without prior to the presentation & review of an actual budget!
• Rob Hernandez writes about the potential loss of 60 coaching jobs.
• Get involved: Learn about the issues and communicate your ideas. MMSD budget hearing 5.13.2004 @ 5:00P.M. Email the Board of Education: comments@madison.k12.wi.us