"State schools chief Tom Luna's plan to spare deep education cuts next year by tapping funds at the Land Board and in his own office feels like a 'Hail Mary,' said Rep. Maxine Bell, who co-chairs the powerful budget committee.
He tried, she said. But she expects 'he will be somewhat disappointed with the outcome.'
Luna said his plan was realistic.
'I can't imagine managing or building or forecasting how we are going to keep student achievementmoving forward on a 'Hail Mary,'' Luna said.
Luna proposed $83 million in new money and cuts Thursday to help close a $135 million gap between his plan for education spending and Gov. Butch Otter's proposal to"
He tried, she said. But she expects 'he will be somewhat disappointed with the outcome.'
Luna said his plan was realistic.
'I can't imagine managing or building or forecasting how we are going to keep student achievementmoving forward on a 'Hail Mary,'' Luna said.
Luna proposed $83 million in new money and cuts Thursday to help close a $135 million gap between his plan for education spending and Gov. Butch Otter's proposal to"
