The St. Cloud Area School District 742 has been working through a decision-making process regarding the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. We realize that we have the very difficult task of adjusting our budget by reducing it $2.6 Million. The process looks at several options at this time; the only options considered will be ones that can be implemented. That sounds so obvious, but it's amazing how many options come before us that would be impossible and go against state and federal statutes.
The process call for the administrative team to develop options, go before our stakeholders to share these and then listen as they provide their input. In fact, we have options that would be very difficult to live with, but they are included because they can be implemented. These options are not recommendations. The administrative team will not be making recommendations to the school board until listening sessions and more administrative meetings have been held to work through all the input that will be received.
This is a process; it is an all-inclusive process that will call on the help of thousands of stakeholders. I just ask that everyone be patient and realize that your voice will be heard. This is a great school district who recognizes that we are in the business of student learning and development; we will not jeopardize our commitment during these tough economic times.
