Tucson Unified School District
Budget Update
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INFORMATION
Budget Update, 2009-2010
State Adopted Budget - Improved Outlook for Schools
Due to slightly lower-than-anticipated reductions in the state budget, we're able to move to a 14% reduction down from 16% reduction for our schools. We know there may be midyear cuts, but we have over $4 Million in carry-forward money that can be used for mid-year reductions, if they happen.
Please note: as schools have moved from 22% reductions to 18% reductions to 16% reductions and now hopefully 14% reductions, none of the cuts we have made to central administration have been restored. The cuts to this group far exceed the 22% mark. We have reduced $5.5 million from central administration, with nearly $1.0 million out of the cabinet alone. Money must go back to our schools.
Finally, we are aware that the state budget is not balanced yet. Adjustments may be necessary in the fall to balance it. In any case, our district is well positioned to endure whatever reductions are going to be sent to us, and this is due to the dedication and hard work of staff and leaders.
For more information, read Dr. Fagen's letter from July 9, 2009.
In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
FAQs
The following sheets provide answers to frequently asked questions. These FAQs are updated frequently, so please check back often.
FAQs for FY 2010 Site Based Budgeting:
In MS Word | In Adobe PDF (Updated 04/14/09)
FAQs for FY 2010 Site Based Budgeting - HR Considerations:
In MS Word | In Adobe PDF (Updated 04/14/09)
FAQs for Certified RIFs
In MS Word | In Adobe PDF (Posted 04/14/09)
FAQs for RIFs - Benefits Issues
In MS Word | In Adobe PDF (Posted 07/02/09)
From Dr. Fagen
PowerPoint Presentation - Parent to Parent Meeting, April 16
Television Broadcast: Catch Dr. Fagen's Parent-to-Parent Meeting on TUSDTV, Cox Channel 20, Mondays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 6-8 p.m.
Parent-to-Parent Meeting: Audio recording of the Parent-to-Parent Meeting held April 16
Message from Dr. Fagen: Tucson Unified School superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen, shares information in this short video address about proposed reductions in state funding for education and the impact on our schools.
Press Releases:
TUSD focuses on the classroom and what is best for students - Posted 05/15/09
Recently, all Tucson Unified School District schools submitted their budget proposals representing a reduction of 10 percent and 18 percent from existing school formulas.
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Tucson Unified initiates school-based budgeting for 2009-2010 - Posted 03/10/09
Tucson Unified Schools is initiating school-based budgeting for 2009-2010 to assist the district in determining how limited resources are prioritized given an anticipated reduction in state funding of between $30 million and $63 million.
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About the Stimulus Package
ASBO International Summary of the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package for School Districts (In Adobe PDF)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Comparing the House and Senate Versions (in Adobe PDF)
Share Your Ideas!
In view of the necessity of budget cuts, we are asking employees, families, and community members to share cost-savings ideas. Please share your ideas through the form below: