09-10 Budget Process
\nkathleen a. kaufman <\/p>\n
You forwarded this message on 1\/17\/2009 10:04 AM.
\nSent: \tFriday, January 16, 2009 9:52 AM
\nTo: \tISD709<\/p>\n
From Bill Hanson, Director of Business Services:
\nAs you know, we have a substantial budget deficit to address in 2009-10. At this point the state faces its own overwhelming budget challenges, and it’s likely we’ll see no funding increase from the state next year, and could possibly see funds reduced. Because of that, we’re now estimating our own budget deficit at about $4.5 million.
\nOne of the budget considerations shared with you and the community in October 2008 was the possibility of accelerating our school consolidation schedule to see general fund budget savings.
\nWe’ve been researching that strategy, and whether or not it’s doable, so you’ve probably heard people talking about the possibility of merging schools earlier than planned. We should be able to share detailed information regarding that strategy and others with you by the end of January.
\nBelow are the considerations as they stand at this time. Please keep in mind we expect a budget deficit not only this year but for years to come, so in some respects it’s a not a question of “if” we do these considerations, but \u00e2\u20ac\u0153when.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Thank you for your advice and support as we work through this important process.<\/p>\n
EST. SAVINGS \tEST. INCREASE
\nEliminate General Fund support for Co\/extracurricular programs \t$1,100,000
\nAthletic\/Extra-curricular offerings reduced to two HS \t$250,000
\nAdditional staff development reduction 50% \t$550,000
\nIncrease class size by one \t$1,176,000
\nEliminate 8th grade option STC \t$232,000
\nFund STC from ratio \t$940,800
\nTransportation services reduced to state guidelines \t$300,000
\nAccelerate school closing schedule \t$1,700,000
\nReduce Middle School allocation by 3.5 FTE \t$294,000
\nReduce administrative positions \t$100,000
\nCharge space cost to discretionary programs – \t$100,000
\nReduce ESL program – \t$84,000
\nCombine teen parent and habitat programs – \t$84,000
\nReduce elementary school day 15 minutes \t$840,000
\nChange Middle School from 7 to 6 period day \t$901,000
\nElementary Day \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Shorten by 15 minutes\t$840,000
\nEliminate the High School zero hour \t$252,000
\nLengthen School Day and Reduce # of School Days \t$864,000
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