Budget Goal and Objectives

Budget Goal

Maintain the programs that have the most benefit for the most children and protect our most vulnerable.

Given the unknown of state school finance for 2004-05,

Fund the board of education priorities:
- Maintain K-5 class sizes (Including new 15:1 K-1 classes at Sandburg, Orchard Ridge and Huegel)
- Maintain capacity for staff education
- Maintain student support services to the extent possible
Maintain the ability to manage the district operationally and fiscally.
Create a short-term budget including one-year moratoriums, freezes and reductions on non-staff spending