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Board discusses contingency plans if federal education funding is cut
Summary
Board members and staff debated contingency options if federal funds are curtailed, focusing on school meals (about 410 breakfasts and 900 lunches daily), Title I paraprofessionals (~$175,000), and a possible 45‑day window for contractual layoffs or recall.
A board member (speaker 2) asked the board to consider "what if" scenarios for potential federal funding reductions. Staff and board members discussed which programs would be affected, how quickly the district could respond and potential short-term financial implications.
Staff cited line items that could be at risk: Title I academic supports (which staff described as about $175,000 and primarily covering paraprofessional salaries), Title VI tutoring funding (around $14,000), and the district’s universal breakfast and lunch program, which staff reported serves about 410 breakfasts and 900 lunches every day. Staff estimated meal costs at roughly $4,700 per day and noted contractual obligations that would affect any immediate staffing decisions. The board discussed using general fund or fund balance temporarily, holding an emergency meeting if necessary, and communicating clearly with affected employees to avoid unnecessary job‑search behaviors.
Board members noted uncertainty about federal administrative actions versus legislative budget decisions and discussed timing for a possible emergency board meeting and the district’s 45‑day approximate window for implementing layoffs under applicable policies and contracts.
