We've made it a priority to stay
operational on public funds — and we are succeeding!
Not exact matches
This challenge is compounded by the fact that charter schools are chronically underfunded, operating,
on average nationwide, with only three - quarters of the
operational funding of traditional (district)
public schools, and typically with no additional
funding for facilities or capital infrastructure.
Because
public charter schools» per - pupil
funding is often inequitable compared to that of traditional
public schools (about 75 - 80 %
on average when compared to traditional schools nationwide), virtually all charter schools must use
operational funding — money which otherwise would go towards educational purposes and classroom teaching and learning — to cover capital budget shortfalls.
Richmond
Public Schools Supt. Dana Bedden
on Monday introduced his administration's statement of needs for the 2016 - 17 school year, which requests an additional $ 26.5 million in
operational funding for the cash - strapped school division.
- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general
public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide information
on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and
funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations,
public charities, individuals and the general
public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and
operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.
Pending legislation in the House and Senate would facilitate water withdrawals, help the private sector clean out the dead wood
on public lands and
fund operational research into storage, water recycling and desalinization technology.