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aRyan

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Michigan orders DPS to make huge cuts

Bobb told to consolidate services, close half of schools to end deficit
Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News

Lansing— Swift and severe changes are coming to Detroit Public Schools.
State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district's books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations.

This week, Bobb, the district's emergency financial manager, said he is meeting with Detroit city officials and will set up a meeting with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency to discuss consolidation opportunities in areas such as finance, public safety, transportation and other areas.

Bobb also is preparing a list of recommended school closures and Friday said layoff discussions are under way and would be announced closer to April, when notices would be issued. "We are moving forward with the plan," he said "Right now my focus is on my transition plan and the DEP (deficit elimination plan)."

Bobb's last day with DPS is June 30. After that, the state plans to install another financial manager who must continue to implement Bobb's plan, according to a Feb. 8 letter from Mike
Flanagan, the state superintendent of public instruction.
 

matahari

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This could only result in violence against teaching staff and other students bringing lawsuits against the state to an all-time high further bankrupting the state. Brilliant move Michigan! This brings to mind the PERS and how it is breaking the states paying retired state employees in some states 110% of their teaching wage and continued insurance coverage. Bailiff! Whack his pee pee!
 
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