HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-13-3607)-03/05/2013 RESOLUTION R-13-3607
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ENCOURAGING THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING
FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
WHEREAS, Colleyville is consistently recognized as a high quality of life
community; and
WHEREAS, the educational opportunities, including public schools in
Colleyville, are key to the high quality of life in our community;
and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District has been
successful in providing strong educational opportunities in our
community; and
WHEREAS, Colleyville citizens expect their public schools to have adequate
funding for providing high quality educational opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT our elected officials support public school finance
legislation that adequately funds state requirements and allows
for discretion at the local level.
Sec. 2. THAT our elected officials support effective and equitable
academic accountability systems.
Sec. 3. THAT our elected officials support legislation that honors the
institution of independent school districts in Texas by providing
greater local control that allows each community to address the
educational needs of their students.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF AYES, Q NAYS, AND 0
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH 2013.
Resolution R-13-3607
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ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Amy `1%elley David Kelly 4
City Secretary Mayor