On May 10 the school board will conduct a special meeting at the Goodrich High School community room to discuss a host of options to contend with a $2.1 million deficit for the 2010-11 school year.
Goodrich Superintendent John Fazer and school boardmembers discussed a host of budgetary cuts for a three year budget during a workshop on Monday night. The reductions are necessary due to several factors including less state per-pupil funding, sagging enrollment and payment of a $576,375 debt following the conclusion of a court battle.
The proposed budget of $18,322,541 with an estimated $16,313,792 budget is being considered for the 2010-11 school year.
‘We are considering many options right now,? said Mike Tripp, school board president. ‘The list of cuts have been examined and some items are going to be acted on quickly while others will require more deliberation. Keep in mind there will still be a high standard and quality education at Goodrich.?
Other options may include changing the current block scheduling to standard scheduling for students.
The change will allow the district to reduce 19 teachers rather than the 12 proposed, added Tripp. The block switch could save the district about $400,000, according to school officials.
In addition, the district is considering outsourcing for cafeteria services, busing and janitorial. A budget will be in place by June 30.
Proposed reductions
Twelve teachers $800,000
Reduce two Maintenance at $50,000 100,000
Reduce two technology at $40,000 80,000
Reduce parapros 40,000
Eliminate Oaktree Science parapro 25,000
AD/Assistant Principal 30,000
ParaPros only student days 25,000
Reduce teacher sub pay $10 20,000
Privatize Community Ed Director 15,000
Eliminate all overtime 25,000
Raise lunch prices (25 cents) 40,000
Teacher insurance switch ($3,500) 350,000
CMT Insurance Switch 30,000
Legal issues reduced 20,000
Subtotal $1,600,000
Goal 2,100,000
Options
Privatizing support staff 360,000
Privatizing directors/supervisors 70,000