Day: October 3, 2013

Lawmakers start scrutinizing Luna budget

Senate Education Committee Chairman John Goedde and House Education Committee Chairman Reed DeMordaunt praised Tom Luna for listening to the task force. However, funding could be the limiting factor during the 2014 session.

Seeking a balance on school security

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna wants to pump more state money into school security. But the state is looking to find a delicate balance: plugging holes in local systems, while relying on local, on-the-ground expertise.

Mum’s the word on shakeup in Blaine

School trustees aren’t saying much about Lonnie Barber’s resignation as school superintendent. And Barber isn’t talking either.