Haro is expected to deliver these recommendations to the board at its meeting Jan. 22 as a report. Specific cuts to 14 areas and fee increases in seven areas were developed by Haro with heavy consideration to public and staff input. Maintaining class size was realized as a top priority. And to reflect that priority, no cuts to classroom teachers are recommended. Students in grades six through 12 will also see extended distances in busing services.
State law dictates a two-mile maximum for all students.
Decreasing room and pool temperatures, discontinuing laundry services and trimming the instructional supplies budget also are among the reductions. Reductions in support staff budgets, including janitors, administrators and secretaries, are recommended at 3 to 5 percent, depending on the severity of necessary cuts. When asked about job terminations, Haro responded by saying he hopes not filling positions opened by retirements and people leaving for other opportunities will provide enough reductions without having to affect people s lives. But he did acknowledge the need to release some individuals may arise toward the end of the process. Cocurricular activities would receive a double hit, once by a supply budget decrease of 6 to 8 percent, and once in increases to admission charges to events, student participation fees, physical exam fees and facility-use charges.