Cost Reductions

Following the last bond, the district continued its work to reduces costs to address budget shortfalls.

Cost Reductions Since Last Bond

Realignment of Teacher Leadership

  • Reduced teacher leadership positions that had stipends and/or extra contract days
  • Reduced the number of technology coaches and moved to shared positions
  • Saved approximately $1 million annually

Reallocated Teacher Quality Funds

  • Covered extra professional development efforts
  • Now allowed by state to move into general fund
  • Saved approximately $800,000 annually

Closed Hoover Elementary School

  • Absorbed student population into surrounding schools while maintaining class sizes
  • Reduced total number of district staff while retaining Hoover staff in other roles
  • Saved approximately $1 million annually

Intent to Close Jefferson Middle School

  • At a future date to be determined