It would have covered textbook upgrades/replacement, computer hardware/software, etc. (Nothing building-wise like construction or expansion.) It would also have been used to keep staff cuts to a minimum and the administrators were hopeful it might even allow them to fill a few positions left empty when teachers retired last May.
For example, Nathan's favorite subject and a strength for him, is Art. Two of the 4 district art teachers retired. Neither was replaced. So each of the remaining 2 serve two buildings instead of one. Which means Nathan gets art half as often as he used to...his art teacher is retiring this year and they may just eliminate the art program entirely K-6. The district is looking at sharing a superintendent with another district next year to save money, too.
The district is looking at sharing a superintendent with another district next year to save money, too.
