2003-2004 Budget Summary Sheet
March 24, 2003


• Based upon input from school and community members to date, the following areas have been identified as priorities by the Board of Education:
- Advanced Placement Classes (SHS)
- After school clubs/activities
- Library Media Specialists
- Team teaching (MS)
- Interscholastic athletics

• As $1,000,000 in budget reductions are considered, the priority items listed may be reduced but will not be eliminated.

• If this $1,000,000 in budget reductions were implemented today, the following reductions would be given serious consideration:
Classroom Instruction – K-5
• Elimination of 5.0 classroom teaching positions
• Reduction of AEP - .6 FTE
• Elimination of summer program
• Reduction of supplies
• Elimination of field trips
• Reduction in textbooks, summer curriculum, and staff
development
• Elimination of instructional equipment

Classroom Instruction – 6-12
• Elimination of 1.0 FTE grade 6 teaching position
• Elimination of .6 FTE position in Math and Science
• Elimination of .4 FTE position in English, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health Education
• Elimination of .8 FTE in Foreign Language
• Elimination of .5 FTE Family and Consumer Science
• Elimination of 1.0 FTE in Technology Education
• Elimination of 1.4 FTE Business Education
• Elimination of 1.0 FTE Teacher Assistant
• Elimination of field trips
• Reduction in supplies
• Reduction in textbooks, summer curriculum, and staff development
• Elimination of instructional equipment
• Reduction of MS clerical staff
• Elimination of Academic Head for Mathematics


Non-Instructional
• Elimination of 8.5 FTE cleaners
• Reduction of BOCES Safety Specialist Services
• Reduction of AV/Technology Support
• Reduction in equipment


Board of Education/District office
• Reduction in conference attendance
• Reduction in supplies


Athletics
• Reduction in intramurals
• Reduction in police coverage
• Reduction in athletic contests
• Reduction in transportation
• Elimination of scrimmages
• Elimination of non-league contest
• Elimination of 7th grade modified football, girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ basketball
• Reduction in supplies