'We're going to have to cut much more'

02-10-2010

Blog by Emily Alpert/Voice of San Diego

Remaking the school district budget based on chosen priorities such as diversity and a balanced curriculum helped San Diego Unified officials scrounge up nearly $39 million more in potential savings -- but it won't be enough to close the gap unless California slashes less than expected. That means that San Diego Unified can't fund its highest priorities, said school board President Richard Barrera. "The reality is we're going to have to cut much more," Barrera said. "Much more." The school district is bracing for a roughly $91 million deficit. The $39 million won't cut it, especially because only $21 million of that sum comes from the flexible funds that California is most likely to cut. The school board didn't decide whether or not to make the recommended cuts on Tuesday night, when they were presented to the board. (more...)

Document Actions

Print this

Personal tools

Sections

'We're going to have to cut much more'

Document Actions