Borgen told the School Board Wednesday afternoon that cuts the legislature made are "not as bad as we were planning for." He joked that it was sort of 'good news.' He added "We're gratified the legislature didn't do as much as they could have."
School District Finance Director Lisa Matthews told the school board that next year's budget could be about $1.1 million less than this year's $25.9 budget. The school district made about $3 million in cuts in the current year's budget.
She said "We're not sure about the RIF (reduction in force) situation." She said there have already been some resignations. Borgen said he's talked to a few teachers, but that some have already anticipated cuts.
The school district must decide on teacher staffing by May 15. The district will have to deal with non-teaching staff after that.
Matthews said they're building a budget anticipating about 100 fewer students in class. In general, fewer students means less federal and state support.
The comments came during a study session with the school board.