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Board adopts 2009–10 budget; staff warns of deeper cuts ahead
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education adopted the district’s 2009–10 recommended budget after staff outlined reliance on rainy‑day reserves and federal stimulus funds. Officials said deeper reductions are likely in later years and asked the public to prepare for a budget deliberation process in the fall and winter.
The San Francisco Board of Education voted to adopt its recommended fiscal year 2009–10 budget after a lengthy presentation and discussion about the district’s revenue outlook and likely future cuts.
Deputy Superintendent Myung Li told the board the recommended budget will end 2009–10 meeting the district’s required minimum reserves and about $3.2 million in excess of that minimum. She and budget committee members warned the board that, unless revenues improve, the district faces considerably tougher choices in subsequent years: staff said planning estimates include potential cuts on the order of about $30 million in…
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