"Thanks Bill! We have an audit committee. I will look into the possibility of those reps setting one of these up. Our board is only a 5 person so we wouldn’t be able to have more than 2 board members."

"Thank you Bill I appreciate you sharing."

"We are not filling vacant positions, we have combined clubs where it is practical, we combined our 7 and 8 grade basketball teams. We are asking all employees to agree to not take their raise next year. If that happens we will not need to cut any…"

"I was told that currently regional superintendents have shared with each other that they were not going to make budget cuts that included staff. That most buget cuts would include after modified sports, retirements, fund balance and reserves.

If…"

"Sheri Senecal, I would recommend that your board establish a Finance Committee that is responsible for working with the Superintendent on the budget throughout the year. We have that, 3 of our 7 members sit on it and report back to the board during…"

"Curious are all Boards worried about the fiscal cuts to school aid? How are you all addressing budget cuts?"

"We are faced with this as well. In fact, we have a meeting in 10 days and have not been given any information. When I pushed about it we were given information I feel we should have been told without having to ask. I feel we are being asked to vote…"

"Yes that is true. Not speaking up means you agree. It’s really tough now for all districts. I am receiving emails that asking for a decrease and others want it to remain. Out budget’s first draft was a budget to budget increase of 4%....that isn’t…"

"Thank you for this topic. We are getting quite a bit of push back regarding requests the majority of the Board wants to make. With the cuts to the budget from the Gov, the financial crisis our country is in and many face, and we are top-heavy…"

"I agree, shared responsibility. We have three members on the Finance Committee and has direct input on the budget development process."

"I agree that this a shared responsibility. The BOE should provide goals and direction that help shape the budget. Through the administrative level, building principals and with data (both current and historical) usually our preliminary budget is…"

"I agree with Pan DeFord's statement, "don't let the Superintendent tell you what you can and can not do." Remember, the Board hires the Superintendent and is its "boss.". Furthermore, I find more discussion is usually better."

"Three of our BOE members are part of an on going budget committee. We are very involved and all recommended options are discussed. Our budget of coarse has been adopted. In light of the potential fiscal crisis we are now working with the…"