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Board urged to press lawmakers for higher school funding; members briefed on early education and curriculum bills
Summary
Directors preparing for Day on the Hill were urged to advocate for at least a 3% SSA; board members and staff summarized several active bills affecting curriculum, student health and extracurricular participation that could affect district operations.
Directors Voss and Thomas updated the board Jan. 20 on pending state legislative items and the district’s upcoming advocacy at the Day on the Hill in Des Moines.
Director Thomas reviewed the local legislators who represent parts of the Linn‑Mar district and said the governor’s budget proposal included a 2% State Supplemental Assistance (SSA) figure; the legislature’s deadline to finalize SSA was noted as Feb. 13. Director Voss said district advocates will ask legislators for a 3%…
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