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Superintendent warns state budget limits will leave little room for district increases
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Duff told the board the governor's proposed budget is restrictive and that new legislative direction could limit how the district spends funds; he also flagged bills including a proposed school-wide cell-phone ban and possible PERS changes.
During the superintendent's report, Mr. Duff warned the board that the governor's budget proposal appears restrictive and that legislators have signaled limited new funding for districts. "Usually, there's some wiggle room with that going up. Been very clear that there will be no wiggle room," he said while summarizing the state budget outlook.
Mr. Duff also summarized other legislative items he's been tracking for the board, naming a bill that would ban cell-phone use in schools except when needed as a resource and noting discussion of PERS changes that could produce small savings for districts if enacted. He cautioned the board that restrictions on funds can limit how district dollars may be spent and said staff are planning multi-year budget forecasts to adjust to potential constraints.
