The effort is being undertaken now because the district is seeking to commit to school staffing levels by early February so schools can compete for the best teachers available. This is a step being taken months earlier in the school year cycle than in recent history. Task force meetings are scheduled every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. through mid-January.
All interested citizens are welcometo attend.
Analyze a proposed balanced budget currently being prepared by district staff. Develop alternative budget recommendations for the Board's consideration. Advise the Board by January 17 of any recommended changes to the staff's budget. Co-chairs of the task force are former school board member Laura Lefkowits and John W. Simonton, a human resource specialist and former executive from the energy industry. The task force is composed solely of community members.