2008-09 Budget Reductions
In order to reduce its financial need, the school
district has made $5 million in budget reductions. Three lists of budget
reduction recommendations were presented to the Board of Education for
consideration:
- The Priority 1 list
outlines the initial $5.2 million in reductions, which were approved by
the Board of Education at its April 3, 2008, meeting. These reductions
were necessary to reduce the operating levy increase proposal from a
recommended 79 cents to the proposed 54 cents, and would have taken
place regardless of the outcome of the tax levy proposal.
- The Priority 2 list outlines an additional $4.8
million in reductions that were necessary since the tax levy proposal
did not pass in April.
- The Priority 3 list outlines $3 million in
reductions that were considered by the Board as possible substitutions
for, or additions to, items listed on the Priority 1 and Priority 2
lists.
Budget reductions approved by the Board of Education on April 3, 2008,
are shown here.
Budget reductions approved by the Board of
Education on May 12, 2008, are shown here.
A final comprehensive list of all 2008-09 budget
reductions approved by the Board of Education is available
here.
The reduction lists were developed using input
from program directors, building principals, program evaluations,
parents, and employees.
A summary of questions and answers is available
here.
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