Comments on: School Board finalizes a budget

By: Fluco Blog

Fluco Blog — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:10:29 +0000

It hasn't been moved officially yet. They are working on it. Please also see our correction. You are correct about tax rate. http://flucoblog.com/sometimes-we-all-make-mist...

By: bobpeake

bobpeake — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:49:09 +0000

In the proposed budget, the schools lose approximately 22 teaching positions. Seven positions were lost earlier, from people who already said they would not be returning. These will not be refilled. To come up with another $1.05 million, the school board has proposed to reduce approximately another 15 to 16 teacher-level positions, hopefully through early retirement. Losing 22 to 23 teachers will make a significant impact on what the schools will be able to offer to meet student needs next year! Also, depending on the endorsements of teachers who choose early retirement, other teachers may still need to Riffed.

By: bobpeake

bobpeake — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:34:34 +0000

In the board of supervisors meeting, the meeting for next week was moved to the Central Elementary school auditorium.
Also, the 5 cent proposed tax rate increase is a 10% change, not a 10 cent increase.

By: Fluco Blog

Fluco Blog — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:22:10 +0000

Just for your information, they aren't cutting extracurricular activities. Re-read the sixth paragraph that explains cuts or reductions.

By: josh haley

josh haley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:15:11 +0000

I think it isnt fair that the budget is being cut at all students need more options in school to be able to be successful in school and by cutting sports and extra curricular classes you are stripping people of being able to have a good scholarship to a good college and you are cutting teachers as well so that means that you are making jobless and i dont think it is fair.