The district insists it’s out of money, but:
“Despite perpetual claims of operating deficits, in four out of the last five years, MPS projected budget deficits only to conclude those years with surpluses”
“Our state government just allocated an additional $32 million for MPS in 2024 and $42 million in 2025”
“While budget allocations for external contracts and administration have increased in recent years, funds for instruction have actually •decreased•”
https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/02/27/higher-pay-for-minneapolis-teachers-is-a-moral-imperative/
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