Forest Park is making adjustments to keep alternative education.
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CRYSTAL FALLS -- With education cuts at the state level looming, schools across the U.P., like Forest Park, are taking a close look at their budgets. The school's Alternative Education Program is receiving less funding than expected.
Monday night, Superintendent Tom Jayne presented a revised budget to the school board to keep the school running for the rest of the school year.
With the district preparing for state cuts possibly as high as $268 per student, there's no guarantee the program will survive beyond this school year.
“I don't think it puts me in a difficult position; it puts me in what's necessary today to meet the needs of our students,” said Jayne. “Everybody in this school district is doing more with less and across the U.P. and the state of Michigan. So it's not unique to me, it's just what you have to do nowadays.”
Jayne also serves as the Alternative School principal. Between 10 and 12 additional students are expected to graduate this spring in the program.
