Special Meeting-February 10, 2010

The Board of Directors of the Jefferson-Scranton Community School District met in special session on February 10, 2010 at the Elementary School. President Sam Harding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Also present were Directors Teresa Hagen, Mike Holden, Kevin Neal and Celli Whipple; Superintendent Tim Christensen, Secretary Brenda Muir.

The president read the goals and mission statement of the district.

Motion was made by Hagen, seconded by Whipple to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Potential budget shortfalls for the 2010-11 and the 2011-12 school years were presented. Superintendent Christensen has recommended over $600,000 in cuts for fiscal year 2010-11 to balance the budget and remain within the legal spending authority. A list of potential cuts along with dollar amounts and implications were discussed. Comments were heard from the audience about the music department, nurses and School Within A School. Approximately 42% of the savings realized will be through attrition – not replacing those retiring. Information on class size, the restructuring in some areas and new personnel sharing with a neighboring district will be gathered before the next regular meeting. At that February 17, 2010 meeting the actual cuts will be acted on so that the certified budget process can move forward and deadlines can be met. Lists of the budget shortfall and possible budget cuts are available for viewing in the business office during normal office hours.

The president declared the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.