In an effort to provide the community with more information on current school funding and the budget situation in the Dearborn Public Schools the district has asked the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to moderate three town hall meetings.

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The meetings are scheduled for:

• Thursday, December 3, 2009 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Lecture Hall
  Berry Career Center, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights 48127
• Monday, December 7, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Board Room
  Administration Building, 18700 Audette, Dearborn 48124
• Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Auditorium
  Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, Dearborn 48126

As school districts across the state wait to see if there will be any action in Lansing to restore all or partial funding to education, school administrators are busy making plans to adjust their spending based on the outcome at the Capitol. These mid-year changes have caused plenty of confusion and misinformation in communities through out the state.

“As we continue our efforts in Lansing to restore school funding we need to keep people informed on the impact these cuts have on our budget,” commented Dearborn Superintendent Mr. Brian Whiston.

The meeting will cover a brief review of school funding in Michigan, recap the current year budget and the budget reduction plan, look ahead to next year, and provide time for questions, comments, and suggestions.

All three meetings will be shown on the district’s cable channel (Comcast 19, WOW 15) and streamed live on the district’s website. Those unable to attend the meeting will be able to take part through a special e-mail address and “Chat” feature during the live webcast.

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