Budget cuts topic of Jan. 30 forum
Jan. 24, 2012
| New this year: Residents can participate in budget forums online |
| Community members will be able to participate in the Jan. 30 and Feb. 29 budget forums through online meeting technology. This will allow those who cannot be there in person or those who prefer to do so from the comfort of their own home to follow the discussion and contribute to it via a video and chat interface on the web. Learn more |
In the last three years, Mohonasen has enacted almost $7 million in budget cuts and efficiencies. These have included cutting teacher, administrative and support staff positions; across-the-board budget cuts in areas including operations and maintenance, technology and athletics; and employee contract concessions.
As things stand now, for 2012-13 school officials are facing a $1.4 million budget gap. As the budget process gets underway, significant budget cuts are again being discussed.
These cuts will be the main topic of discussion at a district budget forum on Monday, January 30.
“Residents can expect that budget conversations will be very different this year,” Spring said. “After years of cutting what was already a very lean budget, we will have no choice but to look at wholesale programs and services that our community values – things like art, music and high school electives.”
The community forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the high school’s Farnsworth Technology Center. All Mohonasen residents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting, which will consist of a brief presentation, followed by small-group discussions. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by e-mailing aleon@mohonasen.org or calling 356-8250.
Click here to learn about how to participate in the forum online.
If Mohonasen is important to you, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!
