Miami-Dade schools chief unveils budget plans

In an effort to balance the budget, Miami-Dade schools chief Alberto Carvalho will ask district employees to defer some of their compensation until the new fiscal year begins.

Miami-Dade Schools Chief Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday unveiled a plan to save the district $56 million -- and balance the budget -- before the fiscal year ends in June.

The proposal, discussed at a meeting with The Miami Herald's editorial board, includes $21 million in cuts to nonschool spending and $8 million in cuts to schools.

Carvalho also said he would ask employees to defer payment for an unspecified number of work days until the ... Full Story »

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