Mr. Paulsen "I'm not trying to be an alarmist, but I am a realist and that's why I brought those things up." #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(2/2) asks to look at past as a way to guide cuts if referendum does not pass. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(1/2) Mr. Vroman, president: 2009/2010 saw reductions in all departments, staff, programs, sports & performing arts #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
Mrs. Coghill: if referendum doesn't pass facilities will be deteriorating bc they will be years for repairs. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(2/2) Asks for data on how that impacts students. Mentions not wanting to cut sports, but that it's a possibility. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(1/2) Mr. Brad Paulsen, VP: teachers are overwhelming part of budget, but cutting teachers increases class size.. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(As a reminder-board has stated it needs to find 6.5 million in budget going forward if referendum doesn't pass.) #cuds200Feb8boardmeeting
Member Mrs. Crabtree clarifies ALL sports, clubs, arts, in high & middle schools cost apx 3mill. Schuler confirms. #cuds200Feb8boardmeeting
In 2009, District cut over $7 million; in 2010, cut over $6.5 million, cuts across all levels/departments. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
Mr. Farley shows decrease of state funding since 2008 is over 40million dollars #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(2/2) Senate Bill 1, etc. that can affect future budget outside the board's control #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(1/2) Mr. Farley introduces Future Budget Planning Discussion, pointing out myriad bills, state budget insecurity.. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
He appeals to those w/o children in school, that home values & pride in community will decline w/o referendum. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
Mr. Paulsen comments that neighboring districts have prioritized early learning, points to 203 and 204 as examples.#cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
Mr. Tom Paulsen, 50 year resident, comments that referendum is "not wants and desires" but true necessities. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(2/2) can raise home values $205,000 vs living near a low scoring school district. #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(1/2)Resident Mr. Wagner quotes Brookings Institute study: living near high scoring school district- #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(2/2) move to the suburbs if it means they can find quality schools." #cusd200Feb8boardmeeting
(1/2)Resident Mr. Wagner quotes a realtor.com survey: "the next generation of home buyers say they will-#cusd200Feb8boardmeeting