With inflation so high, how can we support our educators?
Recruiting and retaining educators in Anne Arundel County has to be the #1 priority across sectors. How else will our students receive the world class public education they deserve? With approximately 200 vacancies, and recruitment expected to be 14% less than previous years, increasing educator salary and investing in our public schools is the best way to ensure we keep the educators we have.
County Executive Pittman and Superintendent Bedell agree!
Funding a 6% Cost of Living increase and 1 step for all eligible employees is how we can ensure our educators are best able to help our students succeed.
However, where our leaders differ is on the other funding priorities.Dr. Bedell's budget proposal passed through the Board of Education, and included a request for funding of the EEE program in the Old Mill Cluster, additional Special Educators and mental health professionals, and more staff to support our students. In order to fully fund the public education budget as proposed, the County Council will likely have to pass a revenue increase.
However, where our leaders differ is on the other funding priorities.Dr. Bedell's budget proposal passed through the Board of Education, and included a request for funding of the EEE program in the Old Mill Cluster, additional Special Educators and mental health professionals, and more staff to support our students. In order to fully fund the public education budget as proposed, the County Council will likely have to pass a revenue increase.
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When
April 17, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
