Connections – 8 teachers Mr. Brown explained that if we leave the budget as is, we would have used 99% of budget on staffing alone—not to include professional development, or any of the other priorities. Mr. Legend asked if there would be a loss of any instructional personnel Mr. Brown stated that we have used all funds if we decide to maintain all staff members. He stated he must look at student achievement and student safety. There will be a loss of staff but he is attempting not to affect student instruction. Ms. Montague asked if the budget would include general, flex and all other funds. Mr. Brown answered yes and there are other budget concerns such as IB requirements. The district has a deficit and there are some things going on and there may still be changes until budget is approved-June 30th. What can we put off and what can we keep? We are going to have to cut staffing in some areas. A parent asked if some of the paraprofessional were hired with certain skills. Mr. Legend stated that we are also working with what we have and due to budget constraints, and cannot bring in new personnel. A parent asked if paraprofessionals were on all levels. Mr. Brown informed that they are on all levels for SWD but on 6th and 8th for general education because we have CREATE teachers on 7th (1/2 grant-funded positions). From priority list, principal asked if we could identify those things that we would like to keep in consideration. He suggested that we table the suggestions for additional staff because we do not have funds to even keep the current staff. Parent asked for more clarity on the dual certification suggestions. Mrs. Ridley explained the suggestion that she had made. Mr. Brown further explained the reason for the areas of focus being due to the Milestone testing content areas on 6th and 7th grade. Within the budget, we need to build a cushion because if we do not reach our enrollment, we may lose staff.
Connections – 8 teachers Mr. Brown explained that if we leave the budget as is, we would have used 99% of budget on staffing alone—not to include professional development, or any of the other priorities. Mr. Legend asked if there would be a loss of any instructional personnel Mr. Brown stated that we have used all funds if we decide to maintain all staff members. He stated he must look at student achievement and student safety. There will be a loss of staff but he is attempting not to affect student instruction. Ms. Montague asked if the budget would include general, flex and all other funds. Mr. Brown answered yes and there are other budget concerns such as IB requirements. The district has a deficit and there are some things going on and there may still be changes until budget is approved-June 30th. What can we put off and what can we keep? We are going to have to cut staffing in some areas. A parent asked if some of the paraprofessional were hired with certain skills. Mr. Legend stated that we are also working with what we have and due to budget constraints, and cannot bring in new personnel. A parent asked if paraprofessionals were on all levels. Mr. Brown informed that they are on all levels for SWD but on 6th and 8th for general education because we have CREATE teachers on 7th (1/2 grant-funded positions). From priority list, principal asked if we could identify those things that we would like to keep in consideration. He suggested that we table the suggestions for additional staff because we do not have funds to even keep the current staff. Parent asked for more clarity on the dual certification suggestions. Mrs. Ridley explained the suggestion that she had made. Mr. Brown further explained the reason for the areas of focus being due to the Milestone testing content areas on 6th and 7th grade. Within the budget, we need to build a cushion because if we do not reach our enrollment, we may lose staff.
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