Jordan Independent - School district considers budget reduction options - Comments

The members of the committee

Brandon — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:36:33 -0500

The members of the committee will be ranking their choices and presenting those suggestions to the Jordan School Board. I would be surprised if that cut was suggested.

Technically, that proposed cut wouldn’t mean that the students would be without those subjects, but rather that they would be incorporated into their regular classroom lessons. Still, I think it’s a bad idea.

It would be a shame if

swansonmej — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:38:20 -0500

It would be a shame if "eliminating physical education, music, and art in the elementary school" would be one of the cuts. Many kids do not get enough stimulation other than TV, video games, and cellphones. Physical Education is where many kids learn about the different sports and develop an interest in them. Music is something that kids can learn and use all their lives. It is never too early to develop talent. The same is true for art. There is an expectation for kids to excel in sports and other activities once they reach middle and senior high. If they do not get a good early start, they will have less chance of this within the Jordan School system.

School district considers budget reduction options

Brandon — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:05:13 -0500

The Jordan School Board voted earlier this year to cut up to $500,000 from the districts budget in order to stop the decreasing general fund balance before the district is completely out of money.

The board will consider the recommendations of a budget reduction committee, which met for the first time Monday. At the meeting, Superintendent Larry Kauzlarich presented 30 suggestions he had received from board members, district staff, administrators, and district residents.