Charter Accountability, Unallotment, Furloughs, the Depot, and Free Parks
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm By Chris ShieldsA few stories overshadowed by yesterday’s news:
KBJR: Study Finds School is One of Worst Offenders with Financial Infractions
More news on our latest report.
“According to the think tank Duluth Edison Charter Schools is one of the worst offenders, having twelve financial infractions.
But spokespeople say the report may be more indicative of a flawed charter system.”
Minnesota Independent: Pawlenty in war of words with own press office
Getting beyond the politics and talking about serious consequences of unallotment.
St. Cloud Times: Unions agree to furloughs in Stearns County
“Rindelaub called it “pretty unusual” for public sector unions to agree to such budget-cutting moves when their contracts don’t expire until 2010. He said the employees showed compassion for their fellow employees and an understanding of the difficult financial times.”
Star Tribune: She taught Indians pride; lesson now is about greed
Another cost of poor accounting practices at charter schools.
Pioneer Press: Ramsey County approves final land purchase for St. Paul’s Union Depot transit hub
Great news for this key transit and economic development opportunity.
“The purchase moves the county forward in its vision to transform the landmark into a transit hub, once again hosting passenger trains, the planned Central Corridor light-rail line and local and regional buses as well as playing host to restaurants and shops and resurrecting the prominence the grand station once had.”
Mankato Free Press: Sound instruction in Kato school
MPR: Minnesota national sites offer free admission
“Two sites in Minnesota — Grand Portage National Monument and Pipestone National Monument — will allow visitors to enter without paying a fee during the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16.”
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