Superintendent outlines potential structural changes with projected savings
Superintendent presented options including grade banding ($200,000'200,000 to $500,000), a four-day week (estimated $300,000'600,000), and elimination of block scheduling; board discussed trade-offs for student learning and flexibility.
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In the superintendent's report the board reviewed potential structural changes aimed at reducing costs and increasing flexibility. The packet and discussion listed three options: grade banding, which could save an estimated $200,000 to $500,000 by reassigning grades to buildings; adopting a four-day school week, with days lengthened by 15'20 minutes and estimated savings of $300,000 to $600,000; and eliminating the high school block schedule, which other districts reported can yield up to 20% savings on teaching salaries but may reduce course options for students.
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