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Necessary Budget Cuts Due to Expired Override: Impact on Education and Community

The FUSD community faces significant budget cuts totaling $5,299,676 over three years, resulting from the failure to renew the budget override in elections from 2011 to 2013. This has led to staffing reductions, increased class sizes, and higher fees for parents in sports and kindergarten. Proposed cuts for the 2014-2015 school year include eliminating positions, closing a K-8 school, and reducing elective offerings. As we navigate these challenges, community input is crucial for planning future funding and restructuring efforts.

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Necessary Budget Cuts Due to Expired Override: Impact on Education and Community

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  1. FUSD Community forum DILEMMA: NECESSARY BUDGET CUTS

  2. AS A RESULT OF THE BUDGET OVERRIDE NOT BEING RENEWED IN THE 2011, 2012 and 2013 elections… • The District was forced to cut the budget.

  3. 2012-2013 CUTS TOTALLED $1,845,376: • Reduction in Staff – 40 Certified and 6 Classified • 14 Kindergarten Teachers • 16 Other Classroom Teachers • 8 Teacher Vacancies left unfilled • 1 Certified Librarian • 1 Speech Therapist • 5 Custodians • 4 Clerical Positions (reduced work hours) • Increased Class Sizes (2 students per class) • Reduced Health Benefits (higher co-pays)

  4. AND WE ASKED PARENTS TO… • Pay fees for kids to participate in sports • Pay fees for full-day kindergarten

  5. 2013-2014 CUTS TOTALLED $1,754,300: • Reduction in Staff – 48 Certified and 25 Classified • Director of Differentiated Instruction • Director of Curriculum • Principal – Florence Virtual Academy (combined position with LAE) • Released 21 Electives Teachers • Human Resources Clerk • Combined Superintendent’s Secretary and Governing Board Secretary • Released 23 Bus Drivers (shifted to 3-tier bussing schedule) • Increased Class Sizes (requiring 24 fewer teachers)

  6. 2014-2015 IS THE final PHASE-DOWN OF THE OVERRIDE • CUTS MUST BE AT LEAST $1,700,000

  7. TOTAL OVERALL REDUCTION: $5,299,676 - OVER 3 YEARS

  8. The proposed plan for 2014-2015 was: • Close one K-8 school and change boundaries • Return to a traditional school calendar • Further increase class sizes at high schools • Eliminate remaining electives at the K-8 schools • Eliminate 1 Assistant Principal at each site • Eliminate Receptionists at each site • Eliminate Facility Assistants

  9. Our CHALLENGE… Maintain High academics & safety – at Lowest cost

  10. ITEMS CONSIDERED FOR 2014-2015 CUTS: • 1 Assistant Principal per site • All Receptionists • Facility Assistants • Remaining TRIAGE Classes • Close a School • Eliminate Remaining Electives • Eliminate K-8 Sports • Health Benefits for Staff • Reduce Stipends by 25% • Cut Librarian at Florence High • Increase Class Sizes Again

  11. Meet & Confer recommendations: • Eliminate 1 Assistant Principal at each site $462,744 • Close the Walker Butte K-2 Campus $260,809 • Reduce Stipends 25% $250,000 • Eliminate K-8 Triage (Math & L. Arts) $393,415 • Replace PB Librarian with Library Aide $ 38,000 • Cut Library at Florence High School $100,000 • Eliminate B-Team Sports for K-8’s $210,000 • Cut K-8 Orchestra $ 70,600 • ___________ • TOTAL $1,785,628

  12. Planning for the future… • Prepare and plan for a restructuring to the middle school/junior high model for the 2015-2016 school year, and adjust boundaries. • Consider future override options to restore ideal funding levels to support the District.

  13. community task force volunteers… Let us know if you want to participate

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