SREOnline Tuesday, March 4th 2008

[SREOnline]

Please consider attending the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing about the budget this Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00pm.

In advance of Tuesday's meeting, Dr. Moran has provided "budget at a glance" information for your review.  Dr. Moran writes:
 

This info contains background information as well as specific targeted cuts for three tiers/scenarios approved by the School Board on February 26. These scenarios account for the following revenue projections-
 
# 1             no additional funding is forthcoming from local government – big cuts include reductions in K-1 TAs and increased middle and high school class sizes to reduce staff. This scenario includes over $2.3 M in cuts or reductions.  
 
# 2             approximately $849,000 is approved by the Board of Supervisors as a transfer from the capital improvements project (CIP) fund. This means that some projects will be delayed in the CIP plan. However, the reductions listed above do not need to occur.   This scenario includes about $1.4 m in reductions or cuts.
 
# 3            approximately $849,000 is approved by the Board of Supervisors as a transfer from the capital improvements project (CIP) fund and an additional $900,000 is provided for school division needs by the Board of Supervisors. In this scenario all reductions except for $500,000 are eliminated.
 
Needless to say, these reductions are dramatic and will impact students at every level.  

Parent Council is partnering with the Albemarle Education Association to provide refreshments before the public hearing.  Room 246 (around the corner from Lane Auditorium) in the County Office Building has been reserved.  AEA and PC will provide pizza, water, and sides prior to the public hearing.
 
Join us beginning at 5:30pm, Wednesday, March 5th.
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