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23/03/2006
SEELB votes for £4m cuts
The South Eastern Education and Library Board have to accept the government's proposals to cut its budget by £4 million in the next financial year.
Members of the SEELB met today with Education Minister, Angela Smith to say that they could not accept £4.3 million cuts, which would have a drastic impact on the budget for special needs schools.
The delegates were warned that if an agreement on a budget plan was not reached, then the government could appoint a commissioner to run the board.
The members voted to accept the cut, but it was reported to be split between the councillors who rejected the cut to board members who voted for it.
Earlier this week, the Belfast Education and Library Board refused to cut £6.6 million from their budget.
Speaking after the vote, Belfast Education and Library Board Chairman, Jim Rodgers said that the board members felt that they could not carry out the governments "dirty work."
The BELB has called a special meeting to discuss the issue again next Wednesday.
(EF/SP)
Members of the SEELB met today with Education Minister, Angela Smith to say that they could not accept £4.3 million cuts, which would have a drastic impact on the budget for special needs schools.
The delegates were warned that if an agreement on a budget plan was not reached, then the government could appoint a commissioner to run the board.
The members voted to accept the cut, but it was reported to be split between the councillors who rejected the cut to board members who voted for it.
Earlier this week, the Belfast Education and Library Board refused to cut £6.6 million from their budget.
Speaking after the vote, Belfast Education and Library Board Chairman, Jim Rodgers said that the board members felt that they could not carry out the governments "dirty work."
The BELB has called a special meeting to discuss the issue again next Wednesday.
(EF/SP)
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