Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.
The council is investigating more than 300 land owners and property developers for breaching planning rules, without publishing any details online.
East Sutherland and Edderton ward councillors attended a meeting this week called by Brora Community Council to discuss Brora nursery.
The ranger service was set up in response to widespread problems caused by increasing numbers of visitors to the Highlands.
The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'
Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'
The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.
They say the budget has 'no real substance' and question if it 'will in fact cover the financial gap.'
Council convener Bill Lobban: 'Making the meeting available ensures more people have access and engage with the budget decisions'
The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.