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Post by taxed2death on Jun 23, 2008 14:42:16 GMT -5
dotherightthing1: I don't disagree with you on any of this. I also work in the corporate world and have to pull extra weight when down staff. I do not agree that the youngest teachers should have been let go. It should be based on performance, not to mention the youngest have the lowest salaries therefore the least savings. The problem is with the overall bureacracy of an antiquated system that must change, but the reality is that we can not change for this school year. It will take tremendous effort to take steps to change the system and we should take it on, but at the same time juggle what we need to do to save what we can for this school year.
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Post by wantaghmember on Jun 23, 2008 15:13:30 GMT -5
Why not ask about the legality of using a little of the bond we just passed; both the administration and the contractors had to factor in a cushion of some sort.
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Post by wantaghmember on Jun 23, 2008 15:32:22 GMT -5
Another thought, it's not just getting through this crisis, but how the next couple of years will be handled. Most businesses have a 3, 5 and a 10 year plan. We need a plan going forward. If next year's budget is equal to this year's budget, the same results could happen.
We should ask if the district has a business plan in place that is reviewed and revised yearly and what percent budget will they be looking for if 2.7% of the budget is required to pay off debt for the 3 existing bonds.
We not only have to look at the here and now, but have foresight for the future.
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