STATEMENT: Mayor Pugh's Statement on Baltimore City School Closures Due to Infrastructure Issues
Catherine E. Pugh Mayor, 250 City Hall • Baltimore, Maryland 21202 • 410-396-3835 • Fax: 410-576-9425 Better Schools. Safer Streets. Stronger Neighborhoods. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT |
Thursday, January 4, 2018 |
Amanda Smith |
STATEMENT Mayor Pugh's Statement on Baltimore City School Closures Due to Infrastructure Issues |
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BALTIMORE, Md. — "Like every parent, grandparent, caretaker, teacher and student in the Baltimore City School System, I am deeply distressed by the substandard conditions that are preventing our children from being where they need to be - in the classroom. The lack of heat, poorly insulated windows, broken plumbing and other critical infrastructure issues have created an unacceptable and dangerous environment for our children.
In addition to State funds that approximate $60 million annually for maintenance, the City of Baltimore has allocated an additional $17 million for maintenance purposes during the current school year and will increase that amount to $19 million next year.
Catherine E. Pugh Mayor, City of Baltimore |
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