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Which Way, L.A.?

L.A. School Board Readies for Budget Battle

California faces a deficit upwards of 15 billion dollars. Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget would increase education spending by 193 million—but that won’t pay cost of living increases and some special funding is being reduced.  For the LA Unified School District , that means a 353 million dollar shortfall.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

California faces a deficit upwards of 15 billion dollars. Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget would increase education spending by 193 million—but that won’t pay cost of living increases and some special funding is being reduced. For the LA Unified School District, that means a 353 million dollar shortfall.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Dan Konecky

    Producer, To the Point

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    David L. Brewer, III

    Superintendent, LA Unified School District

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    Beth Barrett

    Contributor, LA Weekly

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    Tamar Galatzan

    LAUSD Board of Education

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