After meeting with Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday, USD 418 district superintendent Randy Watson said 2010 budget cuts are still in the planning process, but he and other superintendents across the state now have a better idea of how much state funding they stand to lose in fiscal year 2010.
Sebelius’ proposed budget would include an $88-per-student cut in payments to districts. The district will not only feel the impact from fewer dollars, but will also see hits from other funding that is dependent on per-student funding.
“There is a lot of trickle-down that will occur from these cuts,” Watson said.
And if the district does see funding cuts, Watson said it’s likely that the entire community will feel the hit.
“We’re one of the largest employers in the county and if we cut our spending then we’re not putting as much money back into the county,” Watson said. “When you multiply that situation across the state it adds up to a lot of money.”
On Monday, the USD 418 school board will begin looking at possible budget cuts for next year. Watson will also be holding a question-and-answer session for teachers next week to get them up to speed on the situation and answer any questions they might have.
“We’re in the early stages of working up next year’s budget but we are getting a better idea of what we are facing,” Watson said.
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After meeting with Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday, USD 418 district superintendent Randy Watson said 2010 budget cuts are still in the planning process, but he and other superintendents across the state now have a better idea of how much state funding they stand to lose in fiscal year 2010.
Sebelius’ proposed budget would include an $88-per-student cut in payments to districts. The district will not only feel the impact from fewer dollars, but will also see hits from other funding that is dependent on per-student funding.
“There is a lot of trickle-down that will occur from these cuts,” Watson said.
And if the district does see funding cuts, Watson said it’s likely that the entire community will feel the hit.
“We’re one of the largest employers in the county and if we cut our spending then we’re not putting as much money back into the county,” Watson said. “When you multiply that situation across the state it adds up to a lot of money.”
On Monday, the USD 418 school board will begin looking at possible budget cuts for next year. Watson will also be holding a question-and-answer session for teachers next week to get them up to speed on the situation and answer any questions they might have.
“We’re in the early stages of working up next year’s budget but we are getting a better idea of what we are facing,” Watson said.
