District News
Superintendent's message to families regarding budget crisis
School Superintendent Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson, Ph.D., sent a message to families on Feb. 8 giving an update on the serious budget crisis facing the School District. The District is facing a $36.6 million shortfall for the 2011-12 school year abnd forced to make agonizing decisions regarding funds and expenses. The District is currently developing recommendations to reduce the central administrative office by $6 million to $12 million. For more detailed information, see the Budget website. Families and staff are also encourage you to attend School Board meetings and budget work sessions. Videos from these meetings are posted at seattlechannel.org.