“This is the most positive budget I've presented in at least six years since the Carnahan administration. It is very, very preliminary at this point and there are sure to be some changes but it is looking good.”
“I wouldn't propose this budget and not expect many changes. So far we are on target with this year's budget, as a matter of fact we're ahead of the game. State revenues are ahead also and we're benefiting from that.”
“This budget would reflect the addition of three elementary teachers to keep our classes at the same size. Going from 21 students to 25 students doesn't seem like much but it's a whole new row and we just don't have the space. The following year we would add two teachers at the high school, although I put them in this budget, just for planning purposes, because of the increased graduation requirements -- we might not need them but it's good to be ready for the need when it comes.”
