But the tone is entirely constructive. No one thought the $4.3 billion increase is a figure to be sneezed at. |
I think it was consistent with the spirit of the meeting that we are seeking common ground and recognizing those areas that we continue to disagree. |
That is part of the ongoing discussion and the agreement to disagree. |
The governor is committed to putting resources where they are needed the most. |
This is an area where we know if we build school cultures and communities of learning and we provide resources to attract teachers and retain them - and it's not only money, but money is one of those elements - if we provide excellent principals and terrific leadership at schools, students will benefit. |
We agreed to disagree. We continue to disagree about the schedule, timing and amounts in the past but agreed to continue to talk about it. |
We need new classrooms in places, notably in Los Angeles, where the civic disgrace of overcrowded schools must be dealt with. |
What this budget does is express (Schwarzenegger's) best judgment of how all the competing needs of California can be met and in this case provide a very large increase in education funding. What he also understands is that his process requires a long and detail discussion with the Legislature, which he is eager to engage. |
What this budget does is express (Schwarzenegger's) best judgment of how all the competing needs of California can be met, and in this case, provide a very large increase in education funding. |