Legislative

Posted by admin on March 31, 2011 in Legislative | ∞

Keep Plano Schools Bright

Contact chair: legislation [at] planopta.org

Keep Plano Schools Bright [pdf]

Texas Education Facts [pdf]

Action Alert

Texas is facing the worst budget cuts in education since World War II.

The cause is a $27 billion dollar hole in the budget.
Education is slated to be cut by $5 billion dollars.
For Plano that translates to $57 to $65 million dollars.

What does $57 – $65 M look like in Plano?

Cut all general administration, bus drivers, maintenance workers, custodial services, librarians, nurses, counselors, fine arts and special academic programs and athletics could be cut and that would total $60.5M.
Or we could close 1 senior high school, 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. That would total $59.9M.
Don’t like that, then how about cut 1,146 teacher jobs, that equals $60M

None of these options are acceptable to the Plano ISD Council of PTAs. PISD has a history of excellence for EVERY child. We will not let the Texas legislature diminish the bright future of our children. PISD is exploring every option available to not affect our classrooms, but the situation is dire. As parents, we must act now. This is the time to become involved in the democratic process. We must let lawmakers know we will not accept failure for our children and the future of Texas and our country.

Click here to read more about what WE can do!

Our Representatives [pdf]