The Citizens Financial Advisory Committee also recommended that the district continue to maintain a strong savings.
A Hopkins school district financial committee has given the district high marks but urges continued caution because of continuing economic uncertainties, particularly in the state Legislature. In a report presented to the School Board last week, the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) praised Hopkins’ financial management and the district’s forecasting model. But it recommended that the district continue to maintain a strong savings in light of a pessimistic outlook for revenue increases in the short and medium term. Click on the PDF to the right to read the full report. CFAC, a five member-group that advises the district on financial planning, noted that enrollment continues to decline and that any funding increases from the …
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School board directors approved a budget that maintains educational programs in the face of a state budget crisis.
School board directors called the preliminary budget that they approved Thursday a “steady as she goes” budget. But with the state facing a $5 billion deficit and possible cuts on the horizon, “steady as she goes” can be downright amazing. Despite the looming state budget deficit, Hopkins Public Schools is still on track to preserve unique programs, staffing ratios and other educational investments. The budget is little changed from the one that’s been under discussion since they set budget guidelines in January. The $81 million budget anticipates steep state cuts. Yet it manages to keep classroom sizes at 2010-2011 school levels, expand the Kindergarten readiness program, reinstate professional development and create or expand other …
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