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Board
Workshop—February 6, 2007
Dr. McCabe explained that school accountability committees, the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC), the District Financial Advisory Committee, school staffs, and administration have been meeting to discuss budget priorities.
Ms. LaPlante explained that she currently estimates that general fund revenue for 2007-08 will be approximately $815,000 less than the 2006-07 Readopted Budget. The decrease is due to declining enrollment and recalculation of the District's averaged funded pupil count. This is worst-case scenario. The amount may vary depending on the outcome of the CDE Count Audit, which affects the averaged funded pupil count. She noted that the District will save an estimated $720,000 with the closure of Flood Middle School.
Possible budget needs for 2007-08 include:
- salary and benefits
- mandatory increases in PERA
payments
- International Baccalaureate start-up fees
- additional safety equipment at elementary schools
- replacement of a school bus
Possible areas of savings and additional revenue may include:
- retirements
- personnel cuts to right size—both at the building and administrative level
- supplies and materials—less kids means less money needed in this area
- interest earnings
Dr. McCabe encouraged Board members to review identified priorities and their own priorities to help prepare for the next Budget workshop. Mrs. Scaggiari noted that the Board should use the Strategic Plan as a guideline when making Budget decisions. Mr. Gorsky encouraged those interested in the budget process to work with their building accountability committees now as they are the ones providing input to the process.
The next Board Budget Workshop is scheduled for March 6 at 5:30 p.m., prior to the Regular Board meeting.
