Community Members Speak out at the City School Budget Hearings

Concerned citizens packed into the East High School auditorium last Thursday to voice their concerns about the school budget recommendations for 2004-2005. More than 50 people spoke at the two-hour long hearing, expressing unanimous disapproval of the proposed closing of schools and reorganization of school programs. Strong concerns were raised about the lack of transparency and community involvement in the school budget process. Rochester IMC report, Community Comments at the Hearing.