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Board told of $997,000 preliminary budget shortfall; options include FTE reductions and program cuts
Summary
Scott said the proposed budget currently shows a $997,000 deficit driven by added SROs, mandated maternity benefits, and salary/benefit committee recommendations; next steps include waiting for county property-tax numbers on May 22 and a finance committee review.
Scott told board members the preliminary budget shows a $997,000 deficit that reflects additional expenses including school resource officers (SROs), expanded maternity benefits mandated by law, and the results of the salary and benefits committee. He said cost-cutting measures already included reduced aid salaries and a $28,000 reduction in classroom supplies and noted three FTE reductions under consideration.
Scott said he will meet the finance committee (member Wallace and President Adams) after the county provides property-tax numbers on May 22 to consider deeper cuts, revenue adjustments or other options such as increasing class size. "We're showing a $997,000 deficit on it," he said, and urged the board to consider the one-time nature of certain revenue when weighing cuts.
