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Hardyston board details cuts that trim staff and summer programs to meet levy cap
Summary
Administrators outlined personnel and program reductions—two teachers, two part-time nurses, head custodian, summer-custodial reductions and club and summer-program cuts—cited as necessary to hit the allowable tax levy.
Business Administrator Sue Verso told the board that, after initial budget calculations outpaced the permitted levy increase, the district made multiple cuts to bring the levy within allowable limits.
Verso listed reductions that include eliminating one teacher position earlier and ultimately removing two teacher positions, cutting two part-time nurse positions, eliminating the elementary head custodian role, reducing summer custodial help from six to four positions and trimming technology and supply budgets. Verso said these reductions saved roughly $239,078.
Superintendent Monica Roland and board members described the decisions as difficult but necessary to strike a balance between maintaining programs and meeting the district’s allowable tax increase. A board member said this is the first budget they have supported that includes program and personnel cuts.
The board did not reverse these reductions during the meeting. The adopted budget reflects the staffing and program changes outlined by administrators.
