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For years Shelly Leachman's mom encouraged her to go into education; she chose to write about it instead. Since 2006 Shelly has been juggling coverage of 10 school districts and two colleges for the Daily Breeze, where she is the resident office apple addict. Contact her at: dailybreeze.com

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PVPUSD cuts

Check out the Daily Breeze on Saturday to read about the $4 million in proposed budget reductions over the next 18 months. The retrenchment plan was given the green light by the board Thursday evening.

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As a retired teacher from the PVPUSD who over a 37 year career, witnessed other proposed and real cuts to the district budget, this is a very difficult time for those directly impacted. Add to this the new proposal to create a charter school, you have some very anxious times for this district. Those proposing the Charter school need to do research on how PVPUSD is funded. It is a fact that the public portion of this district will be seriously impacted financially by the creation of a charter school. Add to this the current state budget crisis, there will be serious impacts to all students in this district.
Regardless of motive, the timing could not be worse!

I suggest these charter school advocates reassess how their concerns can be addressed and work within a great school system to solve them.

Jerry Gaines, San Pedro

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