ann arbor schools

Ann Arbor Schools Prepare to Borrow Money to Cover Payroll Costs

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:12 +0000

There will be three occasions next fiscal year for which the Ann Arbor Public schools will have to borrow money to cover payroll costs. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, the Board of Education last night passed as resolution authorizing establishment of a line of credit of up to 10-million dollars.

Ann Arbor Schools Superintendent Resigns

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:16:09 +0000

The Ann Arbor school district will once more be looking for a new superintendent. After less than two years on the job, Superintendent Pat Green has announced she will retire after the end of the school year. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Dialogue Sessions Start Later This Month

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:24 +0000

As part of the timeline for developing a budget for the next school year, small groups of Ann Arbor school board members will meet with community members in dialogue sessions. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Again Recommends Moving Roberto Clemente Program to Pioneer High

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:39:26 +0000

Ann Arbor's public school administration is again recommending that the Roberto Clemete alternative program can be successfully relocated to Pioneer High School. The school board rejected the move last year, but it's being considered again as the district deals with a projected budget deficit. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Roberto Clemente Student Development Center

Prosecutor Asked to Re-Evaluate Charges in Football Brawl Case

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:26:54 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has approved a resolution asking Washtenaw County's Prosecutor to re-evaluate the degree of criminalization of adolescent behaviors he's making in connection with the fight following last fall's Pioneer - Huron football game. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has the story.

Skyline Community Wants to Keep Trimester Schedule

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:34:03 +0000

Ann Arbor's Skyline high school students, parents, and teachers say the school's trimester schedule is an important part of Skyline's culture. They spoke out against a possible switch to semesters at Wednesday night's school board meeting. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Updating Strategic Plan

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:25:23 +0000

Ann Arbor public school administrators shared an update of the district's strategic plan with the school board Wednesday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Board Examines Contracting Policy

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:19:18 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board is going to form a sub-committee to gather information and consider changes to the district's contracting policy. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Celebrate MLK Day

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:05:07 +0000

Ann Arbor public schools wil be close Monday, so the district is celebrating Martin Luther King day with events today. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

School Board Considers Transportation Options

Andrew Cluley and Andrew — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:51:02 +0000

A working group of Ann Arbor public schools officials and community members has come up with four recommendations to serve as a basis for further talks on district transportation issues. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Plan Budget Campaign

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:27:45 +0000

As the Ann Arbor school district addresses an expected 17 million dollar budget shortfall next year, the school board is planning a new budget campaign. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

School Board Opposes Proposed Education Reforms

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:20:27 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board has sent a resolution to Lansing opposing proposed education reform legislation. Details from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

New Curriculum Review Process for Ann Arbor Schools

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:48:23 +0000

The Ann Arbor school district has created a systematic curriculum review process. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Budget Challenges for Ann Arbor Schools

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:20:17 +0000

Ann Arbor school district officials pan a two-prong approach to developing next year's budget as the district anticipates a 22-million dollar shortfall. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 Schools Partner with Toyota

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:59:13 +0000

The Ann Arbor school district is teaming up with Toyota to help boost science, technology, engineering, and math in high schools. Hear more fromWEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor School Board Holds Work Session On Finances

Bob Eccles — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:25:51 +0000

The Ann Arbor school board last night held a work session to talk about financial goals for the coming year. WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.

New Test Gets Passing Grade

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:55 +0000

Ann Arbor school district officials say they're already seeing benefits from a new testing program.