1. FY10 Budget approved at Spring Town Meeting reflected a reduction of $3.2 Million in staffing & services to students and increased fees to families.

2. This summer we reduced more than 39 positions in our schools.
Implications
This summer we reduced more
than 39 positions in our schools.

3. Elementary Schools (21.7 positions)
Implications
Elementary Schools (21.7 positions)
Instrumental music program – ELIMINATED
Elementary technology program – ELIMINATED
Instructional assistants REDUCED by 7.5%

4. Middle Schools (9.6 positions):
Implications
Middle Schools (9.6 positions):
Guidance, Foreign Language, Media, SPED, Drama – REDUCED

5. High School (8 positions):
Implications
High School (8 positions):
Class Size – INCREASED
Electives - REDUCED
Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Tech/Business, Physical Education & Instructional Assistants - REDUCED
Athletic and parking fees - INCREASED
Club funding - REDUCED

6. The Tri-Board Meeting of October 1, 2009 brought a balanced budget agreement.

7. Further reductions to the School FY2010 Budget:
Net savings from re-negotiated transportation contracts
$ 390,000
Technology account from operational budget - REDUCED
40,000
Out-of-district SPED contingency account – REDUCED
275,000
Total
$ 705,000
Additional reduction to the FY2010 School CIP:
Technology account from the CIP – REDUCED
86,000
Total $ 791,000

8. Going forward: level of uncertainty
Further 9C cuts
Possible reductions in local revenues

9. Active Opportunities and Cost Reductions – 2011
Strategic Plan
Technology Initiative
Facilities Use
Energy Conservation
Increased in-district SPED
Collective Bargaining – all employees
Reorganization IT
Business Office
Health Insurance
Regionalization