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Board weighs furlough days, shared services and $235k operational savings to bridge shortfall
Summary
Trustees and staff discussed declining enrollment, using shared services and Tongue Point resources, and options such as furlough days (estimated savings ~ $60k/day) and a $235k operational savings target to reduce the budget gap.
Board and budget committee members explored options to close ongoing budget gaps, focusing on declining enrollment and limited new revenue. Budget Chair Dalan Moss said enrollment is a core issue, noting that attracting students may require recruiting from neighboring districts or out of state.
Business Manager Mike Moha told members that furlough days could save about $60,000 per day and that staff are pursuing operational savings of roughly $235,000 by taking on duties such as accounting and reducing supply costs. The discussion also covered sharing services with other districts and making greater use of Tongue Point services, but members acknowledged that grants such as the new CTE grant are not permanent revenue solutions.
Board members emphasized the need for daily review of expenditures and exploring transportation efficiencies, while recognizing the district is already lean in many areas. No binding decisions on furlough implementation were recorded; the discussion produced direction to continue identifying and vetting savings.
