Local revenue initiatives
The district expects to raise around $600,000 through increased facility rental usage and fees, the launch of a virtual academy this summer, and higher out-of-district secondary student enrollment. These projections reflect a $100,000 increase in anticipated revenue from prior board discussions.
Staffing optimization
The plan includes workforce adjustments that could save $3.3 million to $4.5 million annually. Measures include:
Reducing seven central administration positions through consolidation and attrition, saving $455,000
Cutting five campus paraprofessional roles, saving $325,000
Adjusting elementary staffing ratios, saving $520,000 and creating class sizes of 1-22 in K-2, 1-23 in third grade, 1-24 in fourth grade, and 1-25 in fifth grade
Increasing secondary enrollment-to-staff ratios, reducing 33 teaching positions and saving $2.15 million
Eliminating duplicate positions from the Barton Creek-Valley View blend, saving $195,000
Integrating elementary librarians into specials rotation, saving $422,000
Reducing student support staff where appropriate, saving $455,000
Other considerations
While a voter-approval tax rate election could generate up to $3.8 million, some trustees opposed this approach, suggesting future bond planning instead. Decisions on salary freezes or reductions will be considered during the budget process in May.
