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Bottom Line Cuts
At an earlier meeting, the supervisors voted to exercise categorical, rather than bottom line, control of the s:hool board’s budget. On Monday, the school board chairman asked that cuts be made on the total rather than in specific categories if the supervisors feel reductions are necessary. Massie acknowledged that it would be easier for the school board if the supervisors took the role of “bad guys" and reduced the instructional category to reflect a lower percentage salary increase for teachers. “But the school board is better able to make adjustments with a little more insight (into needs of the Jucational system) than the board of supervisors," she said.
“Make your cut on the bottom line dictated by the tax rate you feel is acceptable to the county and we’ll fight it out at the school board ...I’m going to vote to cut personnel expenses and I’ll probably be outvoted again," Eastham said.
Separating the school operational budget and debt service from capital outlay, the supervisors voted unanimous approval for a $96,625 expenditure that includes $90,000 for a new combination bus shop-central office. “It’s something almost mandatory that we've got to do," noted Wood.
Tackling the operational budget and debt service next, the supervisors agreed to cut $72,000 from the bottom line, suggesting that the new administrative position be dropped and at least 2.5 percent be shaved off pay increases for all school personnel.
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