Extension staff present options to cut $37,000; committee asks for program usage data before choices

Mar 27, 2025

Extension staff presented scenarios that would save roughly $37,000 by reducing or eliminating part‑time or educator positions. Committee members asked for program participation numbers and peer‑county staffing comparisons before deciding priorities.

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The Richland County education standing committee reviewed a staff memo listing options to reduce roughly $37,000 from the extension office budget. Extension staff described a menu of scenarios that cut support staff hours, reduce educator FTE, or eliminate positions; committee members requested participant and program‑usage data to guide priority decisions.

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