| The economic climate in the United States has taken a huge downturn
within the past few years. In the State of Michigan, which is largely
supported by the “Big Three” auto companies, we have seen even more
dramatic changes. Unfortunately, we are seeing our unemployment
numbers rising, foreclosures instead of new mortgages, and state cuts
to educational funding. As a result, school districts are struggling to
balance their budgets.
The Center Line Public School District is taking steps to examine
how we can operate most efficiently, yet provide the best education for
our students. On Monday, October 26, 2009, the Board of Education voted
7-0 to create an advisory Facilities Study sub-committee. The goal of
this committee will be to study and recommend the closing of an
elementary building for the 2010-2011 academic year. The process will
involve a review of each elementary building, including enrollment
trends, building age, condition, capacity, and district finances. A
recommendation will be made to the Board of Education no later than
February 1, 2010.
To access information concerning this committees work, please click on the following link:
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