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Michigan School Districts Must Navigate Federal Funding Cliff
It was fun while it lasted, but it's the end of the line for Federal ESSER funding for Michigan public schools. Let's get ready.
Lessons Learned from Ann Arbor Public Schools Budget Troubles
Ann Arbor's Board of Ed. received a shock this month. Fund equity would drop to 2% by year's end. Read about the harsh lessons learned.
Ten Observations from Michigan Public Schools 2022-23 Financial Result
With all Michigan school districts completing their 2023 financial audits we can review the results and share some observations.
The Old Normal of State Tax Revenue
The headlines this week regarding the potential failure of Silicon Valley Bank invoked unpleasant memories among those scarred by Michigan's harrowing years from 2008 to 2013. Bank failures globally and nationally sent shock waves and General Motor's bankruptcy set the car industry on its ear. Michigan's state budgets were slashed mid-year for the first and only time. Those of us serving on school boards at the time will never forget those days. While doing some research for
Proposal A and the Hold Harmless Districts
At nearly thirty years old, Proposal A slowly but surely closes per pupil funding gaps. Even the wealthy feel the effects.
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