Bowser cuts school renovation funds - Murch, others delayed or cancelled while Ellington tops $178 M

[Anonymous]

Mayor Bowser plans to cut funding for school renovations. The result is that some 20 school renovations in the pipeline may not happen or could be delayed significantly. Murch, where a bathroom doubles as a nurse's office, is likely to be delayed still further. Meanwhile, the cost of renovating Duke Ellington has hit $178 million, reflecting DCPS' decision to fork over another $30 million for the project, bringing the renovation cost to $300K for each of Ellington's 600 students. It seems unfair that DC taxpayers are paying so much for Ellington, which also has a source of private fundraising (not dedicated to the renovation) and educates a substantial number of students from outside DC. At the same time, DC schools that actually serve only District students are getting the shaft. Hey Murch community, looks like you got Bowsered!

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/26689/many-schools-that-need-renovations-may-not-be-getting-them/#comments

[jsteele]

That article is more than a month behind DCUM. We discussed the Mayor's budget extensively here:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/461045.page

[Anonymous]

But you can take a survey and give your input: http://www.davidgrosso.org/grosso-analysis/2015/4/29/cip-priorities-fy16

C'mon, DCUMers, make yourselves heard!

[Anonymous]

It seems that Murch is being eff-ed again.

[Anonymous]

Why do Murch families on dcum keep claiming it is a definite go for the renovation?

[Anonymous]

Feel bad for all the Murch parents on the southern end of the boundary who fought tooth and nail to prevent being zoned for Hearst. Maybe given the overcrowding and substandard facilities it's not too late to switch to Hearst?

[Anonymous]

What's so bad about Hearst?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mayor Bowser plans to cut funding for school renovations. The result is that some 20 school renovations in the pipeline may not happen or could be delayed significantly. Murch, where a bathroom doubles as a nurse's office, is likely to be delayed still further. Meanwhile, the cost of renovating Duke Ellington has hit $178 million, reflecting DCPS' decision to fork over another $30 million for the project, bringing the renovation cost to $300K for each of Ellington's 600 students. It seems unfair that DC taxpayers are paying so much for Ellington, which also has a source of private fundraising (not dedicated to the renovation) and educates a substantial number of students from outside DC. At the same time, DC schools that actually serve only District students are getting the shaft. Hey Murch community, looks like you got Bowsered!

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/26689/many-schools-that-need-renovations-may-not-be-getting-them/#comments

Really, pick a school that is more in need to take your pitty party too. The funding allocations may be whack, but Murch is a rich school. with beautiful grounds, and high test scores. There are so many schools across the city that are in more need than murch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mayor Bowser plans to cut funding for school renovations. The result is that some 20 school renovations in the pipeline may not happen or could be delayed significantly. Murch, where a bathroom doubles as a nurse's office, is likely to be delayed still further. Meanwhile, the cost of renovating Duke Ellington has hit $178 million, reflecting DCPS' decision to fork over another $30 million for the project, bringing the renovation cost to $300K for each of Ellington's 600 students. It seems unfair that DC taxpayers are paying so much for Ellington, which also has a source of private fundraising (not dedicated to the renovation) and educates a substantial number of students from outside DC. At the same time, DC schools that actually serve only District students are getting the shaft. Hey Murch community, looks like you got Bowsered!

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/26689/many-schools-that-need-renovations-may-not-be-getting-them/#comments

Really, pick a school that is more in need to take your pitty party too. The funding allocations may be whack, but Murch is a rich school. with beautiful grounds, and high test scores. There are so many schools across the city that are in more need than murch.

not OP, but really, you should not talk about things you clearly know nothing about. .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mayor Bowser plans to cut funding for school renovations. The result is that some 20 school renovations in the pipeline may not happen or could be delayed significantly. Murch, where a bathroom doubles as a nurse's office, is likely to be delayed still further. Meanwhile, the cost of renovating Duke Ellington has hit $178 million, reflecting DCPS' decision to fork over another $30 million for the project, bringing the renovation cost to $300K for each of Ellington's 600 students. It seems unfair that DC taxpayers are paying so much for Ellington, which also has a source of private fundraising (not dedicated to the renovation) and educates a substantial number of students from outside DC. At the same time, DC schools that actually serve only District students are getting the shaft. Hey Murch community, looks like you got Bowsered!

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/26689/many-schools-that-need-renovations-may-not-be-getting-them/#comments

Really, pick a school that is more in need to take your pitty party too. The funding allocations may be whack, but Murch is a rich school. with beautiful grounds, and high test scores. There are so many schools across the city that are in more need than murch.

not OP, but really, you should not talk about things you clearly know nothing about. .

Murch isn't rich and doesn't have high test scores?!?!

[Anonymous]

I think it's sickening that we're spending so much on Ellington when so many other schools are in need.

We should do our bread and butter before creating this palace for the arts.

Also, Ellington should increase the tuition from out-of-state students to cover their portion of the renovation (and actually collect it!). Why should we pay for them?

[Anonymous]

You clearly have not visited the Murch facilities.

[Anonymous]

So when will murch get the renovation?

[Anonymous]

When Murial is re-elected.

[Anonymous]

Is there a list of the schools affected?