Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Report from the May 8 School Board Meeting

Report from the School Board Meeting

The May 8 school board meeting was rather quick and calm as far as these things go. However, there were several things of which may wish to learn.

The board formally approved the salary scale for the 2008-2009 school year. All teachers will receive at least a 5% raise with classified receiving the 5% and a market adjustment on top.

Funding for revamped degree program (folding bachelor’s +12 and 24 into a bachelor’s category/same for master’s) is gradually accumulating funding and may be ready for implementation for the 2009-2010 school year.

Finally, tax revenue projections for this year have tumbled. A potential deficit of $560,000 is being discussed. However, the March ADM (average daily membership) is above projection by about 200 students (budgeted 14,600 students/actual 14,802). That means more money from the state. So these funds may have some negating effects on each other.

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