School Zone
A note from our Superintendent
As you may know, we are facing severe budget cuts from the Florida Legislature. At the beginning of this fiscal year, we cut more than $12 million and have been asked to cut an additional $10.6 million before the end of the fiscal year.
In February, the District implemented budget reduction strategies to avoid any financial burdens to our classrooms. Some of the strategies included a hiring freeze for all current non-school cost center positions, discontinuation of overtime with the exception of emergencies, no promotional or salary increases for staff and limits on travel. These are just some of the steps the District has taken, and will continue in order to meet the cuts the state has imposed upon us. District departments have also been tasked with adjusting their proposed 2008/2009 budgets back to the 2006/2007 revenue figures.
Unfortunately, with additional cuts looming, the District is forced to look at reducing budgets at our schools. We are dedicated to providing quality education to all of our students and will continue to ensure that Duval County students receive all of the proper tools and training they need to succeed.
With our schools potentially operating on a minimized budget, your continued support of our programs will be more valuable than ever. Please help us to maintain the level of excellence that is representative of all of our schools.
Thanks again for all that you do.
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Ed
Pratt-Dannals
Superintendent |
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