CKSD BUDGET
CHALLENGES
Over the past five years, we have worked hard
to protect programs and keep budget cuts away from the classroom. In
2012-13, our budget situation will require more significant reductions. Our
budget shortfall is now estimated at $6.3 million. Because this is our
largest deficit ever, we've started the budget process earlier. This will
provide our community, staff and organization time to adjust to any changes.
Your feedback will be a vital part of this process. The next opportunity to
participate will be during
community
budget forums in January.
FURLOUGH DAY REMINDER
Due to state budget cuts, the 2011-12 calendar includes seven half days for furloughs.
Students will be dismissed
according to each school's
half-day release schedule.
The next
furlough day is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2012.
SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY CHOICE GOING TO VOTERS
During its meeting on November 22, the CKSD Board of Directors voted to
place a Supplemental School Support Levy measure on the February 14, 2012
ballot.
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION
Bad weather and other emergencies sometimes result in changes to school or
bus schedules. In some cases, we might need to dismiss students early. At
other times, we may cancel school for the day. During bad weather, changes
are announced between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. If we do not make an
announcement by 8:00 a.m., it means schools and buses are operating
normally.
FREE & REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS
Applications for the Free and Reduced Price Meal
Program are available online. Only one application is required per household. A new application
is required each year.