A bill that would ensure school districts would not promise employee salaries they could not afford was approved March 20 by the Education Policy Committee. The bill, introduced to the committee March 15, was passed as amended and sent to the K-12 Education Finance Committee. Paul Bourgeois, director of business services for Rochester schools, said under the bill districts wouldn't have budget reductions and a constant laying off of teachers. Schools now have to request additional funds every year, Bourgeois says.
Salaries are generally the largest expense of any school district budget.
The bill, he said, wouldn't take away their collective bargaining rights. Other Education stories Return to today's Session Daily Please direct all comments concerning issues or legislation to your House Member or State Senator .