LCS to Discuss 26/27 Budget Reductions – Tallahassee Reports

Today at 3:00 p.m. the Leon County School Board will discuss Superintendent Hanna’s proposed budget reductions. The workshop is being held the day before the Board’s business meeting.

The budget reductions include $2,381,310 at the district level, $4,800,048 in school staffing, $500,000 in arts & athletics, and $125,000 in community group funding.

Details are provided below:

Recommended 26/27 Budget Reductions

District Cost Center Reduction (5.67%)                                             $2,381,310

Departmental budget meetings consolidating positions

Realign responsibilities within district leadership

Utilize the Evergreen study to redistribute positions in the future

Staffing Plan Reduction (2.3%)                                                             $4,800,048

Work with school principals to make staffing adjustments

Monitor student enrollment to determine if staffing or resource changes are needed

Arts and Athletics Reduction (50%)                                                    $500,000

Reduce funding for art and athletic programs by 50%

High schools currently receive $50,000 for the arts and $50,000 for athletics, proposed 26/27 they will receive $25,000 for arts and $25,000 for athletics

Middle schools currently receive $25,000 for arts, proposed they will get $12,500

Community Groups (50%)                                                                      $125,000

Reduce community group funding by 50%

TOTAL                                                                                               $7,806,358