Sustainable Budget Development Process
How do we provide 21st century learning and support achievement for all students in these tough economic times?
That's the question the Eugene School District must answer as it works to develop a sustainable budget in the face of a staggering budget shortfall for 2011–12.
The Eugene School Board's goal is a multi-year plan that will bring services in line with revenue, put 4J on a sustainable course, and continue to provide all kids with a sound education.
Public Input:
The Eugene School Board wants to hear from you and your neighbors.
The board began the sustainable budget conversation by seeking stakeholder input about where to make reductions and how to reduce costs while keeping learning at the center of what we do. At each step of the process the board has asked for additional community input through web surveys, regional meetings, and public hearings.
In addition to these public input opportunities, any community member can send comments directly to the superintendent and school board at board@4j.lane.edu or via postal mail.
By working together, we can make the best decisions possible for all our students.
Timeline:
No decisions have yet been made. The board is expected to take action in February.
Month: | Process Step: | Key Elements: | Important Dates: |
September | Board Sets Direction | Process, timeline, core values and priorities | Sept. 20 – Board work session to discuss core values and priorities |
October
| Initial Framework | High-level example scenarios and big areas of potential reduction Public input opportunities included:
| Oct. 6 – Superintendent presents initial framework Oct. 11–25 – Public input opportunities |
November | Preliminary Recommendations | Preliminary recommendations including proposed school closures, bond measure Information and public input opportunities may include:
| Nov. 3 – Superintendent presents preliminary recommendations Nov. 16–28 – Web survey Nov. 16 – Participatory public input session Nov. 17 – Public hearing Nov. 19 – State revenue forecast update |
December | Revised Recommendations | Superintendent presents revised recommendations Board discussion and input Public input opportunities continue
| Dec. 1 – School board work session on preliminary recommendations Dec. 8 – Superintendent presents revised recommendations Dec. 15 – Joint school board and budget committee work session on revised recommendations |
January | Final Recommendations | Superintendent presents final recommendations Board discussion and final input Final public hearing | Jan. 5 – Board work session Jan. 12 – Superintendent presents final recommendations Jan. 19 – Public hearing Jan. 25 – Board discussion |
February 2011 | Board Decisions | Board provides direction on 3-year plan — decisions on school closures, direction on bond measure, and more | Feb. 2 – Board action |