THE MISSING
PIECES
A special pull-out section about the effects of proposed cuts in the state education and SMSD budgets on the East community
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PP. 4-5
East reacts to decision not to cut elementary band and orchestra programs
Proposed cuts to supplies and services budget raises question of utilizing green solutions
P. 6 SMSD teachers’ salaries will likely be frozen at current levels for the upcoming school year
P. 7 An update on the budget proposals in the state legislature + PLUS a look at how districts across the nation are dealing with cuts