By Miranda Buttram Posted April 20, 2011
“Based on the agency submissions I have begun to review, the state government will need to make approximately $1.2 billion in reductions,” said Governor Brian Sandoval.
The state isn’t the only one that is forced to concede and make the required budget cuts; the Humboldt County School District could also be required to cut substantial quantities of funding from its budget. The school district may have to cut $733 per pupil reduction for the upcoming school year, which equates to almost 2.4 million dollars that may possibly be cut from the district’s education budget, in addition to the 10% they may cut from books and supplies.
“I think they need more fundraisers or something because cutting salaries and money from students isn’t going to help anything,” said Lowry senior Leland Miller.
According to the District office, employees may experience a 5% salary cut, in addition to having to pay 25% of their retirement. The step and column movement will possibly be frozen meaning that teachers will not be receiving raises even if they are qualified for them.
“Right now it’s a matter of preparing for the worst and hope you get something back through negotiations,” said Lowry science teacher Brian Nickisch.
Although salaries may be cut, and teachers may be required to pay for part of their retirement, the district is trying to lay off as few people as possible by offering incentives for early retirement.
