A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO RESTORE FULL FUNDING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
WHEREAS, the Muscogee County School District has experienced a reduction in
State Quality Basic Education (QBE) allotment due to austerity cuts over the
past 11 years; and,
WHEREAS, these reductions severely limit the school district's ability to
conduct its core business -- the educating of K-12 students; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2015 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the Local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that would
restore austerity and/or equalization funding to our public schools.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________.
Councilor Baker voting _____________.
Councilor Barnes voting _____________.
Councilor Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Henderson voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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