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Residential statewide school seeks $20 million for research building and funding to expand summer camps and outreach
Summary
A school representative told the subcommittee the institution seeks funds for teacher step increases, operating costs, a $20 million architectural/engineering request for a research building, expansion of summer camps to 16 campuses, and two outreach FTEs.
Danny Dorsal, who identified himself as serving as board president and a returning alumnus, told the subcommittee the school's budget priorities include mandatory teacher step increases, rising operating expenses, a capital request for a research building, and program expansions to reach more students statewide.
Why it matters: The school said it delivers direct programming to thousands of young people each year—through residential programs, virtual classes and outreach—and that the requested capital and operating funds would expand capacity for mentored research, professional development in computer science and STEM,…
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