2.  The law indicates that it is the intent of the governor and the legislature that school districts increase the total percentage of classroom spending over the previous year’s percentages in the combined categories of instruction, student support and instructional support as defined by the Auditor General.

4.  Reduction in overall district capital spending. ◦ Reduction in departmental budgets for furniture and equipment.  Desks, tables, chairs, textbooks, uniforms, instructional aides, student transportation, etc… ◦ Reduction in capital facility improvements.  Track resurfacing, asphalt repaving, roofing, fencing issues, HVAC, flooring, etc… ◦ Reduction in technology and network infrastructure.  Computers, monitors, servers, wireless hubs, switches, routers, software licensing, etc…

5. FY 14-15Proposed FY 15-16

6.  Cut support supply costs by 20%.  Reduction in force in our food service, maintenance, and administrative departments.  Decreased utility costs due to our 4 day school week.  Decreased the need of substitute teachers.  Reduced salary and benefits due to attrition.

7.  We are providing the public 30 days to submit comments and recommendations to the Governing Board.  Recommendations and comments can be made the following three ways: ◦ Emailed to: amanda_kelley@rayusd.org ◦ Leave a voicemail message at (520)363-5515 ext. 502 ◦ Completing a form that is available at the District Office, M-Th 7:00am-4pm  All suggestions should be received before Wednesday, July 8 th 4:00pm.