Source: Larry O'Connor, Enquirer (MI), October 16, 2008
Three Albion Public Schools [AFSCME Local 2826] library secretaries gained a reprieve after parents and teachers alike made an emotional plea to halt an attempt to privatize their jobs at Tuesday's board meeting.
Albion Board of Education members responded by tabling the recommendation, which would have saved at least $22,000 this year and possibly $60,000 in 2009. The move was being considered in light of the district's $700,000 budget deficit -- a shortfall that likely will be exacerbated as September's district student count revealed a loss of five to 10 more students than projected. Under the proposal, Kelly Educational Services would have overseen library staffing. The three library secretaries affected would have been able to re-apply for their jobs.
