2010-11 Budget Goes to Commissioners
The Board of Education has approved a budget request for the 2010-11 school year that places student achievement and retaining as many teachers as possible as the top priorities. This comes in an unprecedented financial crisis for our district and districts all across the state and country.
The Board wrestled with the dollar amount to request of the Commissioners and voted to ask the County for $13 million to save teacher positions.
The proposed budget reflects budget reductions of $22.3 million, which equates to an 8.5 percent decrease in current state and local funding. Of this, $18.9 million represents a cut of at least 323 positions, with the remainder in technology and programs and services.
It is the school district’s commitment that any revenues realized, such as more local or state funds than originally anticipated, would be applied to the restoration of teaching positions.
The Board of Education and County Commissioners will meet in a joint session on Tuesday, May 25 at 9 am in the County Chambers, 200 E. Main St., for an official presentation and discussion.
Don’t forget to visit the budget Website for more information and to add your input.
