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Union and teachers urge Battle Creek Public Schools to release $538,000 in state educator funds now
Summary
Members of the Battle Creek Education Association and classroom teachers told the board that the district has held approximately $538,000 in Section 27l funds since December and urged immediate distribution to support retention and everyday expenses rather than holding the money until June.
Anthony Penock, speaking on behalf of the Battle Creek Education Association and allied associations, told the board that the district has been holding roughly $538,000 in Section 27l funds since December and asked the board to release those funds immediately to support educator retention and address day-to-day financial pressures.
Penock said the funds were designated by the state to “support educators and…
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