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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/05/2011 08:35 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 02/05/2011 09:08 PM
Expires: 01/01/2016 12:00 AM
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Letter to the Editor on Calaveras Unified Schools ~by Mark Campbell
Letter to the Editor, A component of the budget proposed by Governor Jerry Brown is a possible ballot measure that would extend taxes (including income and sales taxes) that are currently in place. The purpose of this letter is not to persuade any voter in any particular direction. However, it is important that you are aware of the potential impact on Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD), should the proposed tax extensions be eliminated.....
If the tax extensions do not materialize, either by the inability of the legislature to place the measure on the ballot or through defeat in the June election, CUSD would lose $349 per student. This would result in a loss of 1.14 million dollars and we would need to make budget cuts to offset that amount. Given that the tax extensions, under current law, are set to expire in June, we have to build our budget for next year to reflect this reduction in funds from the state. The impact of this cut would be significant in that we would be forced to look at reducing the number of teachers we have (increasing class sizes to at least an average of 30 students in all grade levels), negotiating with our bargaining units the reduction of the number of days we operate (reducing the number of days students attend school) as well as other cuts and/or reductions to programs such as athletics and music.
Clearly, our community and state are dealing with monumental economic challenges that continue to hurt us in many areas. I just wanted you to be aware of the potential impact this particular aspect of the Governor’s proposed budget would have on the staff and students of Calaveras Unified School District.
Respectfully,
Mark Campbell
Superintendent
Calaveras Unified School District
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Sincerely,
ThePineTree
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