District makes priorities clear:
Administrators over Teachers
 

In their ongoing attempt to balance the 2008-2009 budget, the district proposed on Monday the creation of up to 28 Assistant Principals positions and in exchange, eliminating 69 school positions, including K-8 Career Specialists and Trust Counselors, as well as some Guidance Counselors in elementary schools.  The total savings to the district’s budget: $0. 

“This is reprehensible,” UTD President Karen Aronowitz said.  “This administration has made it clear that they care more about their administrators than they do teachers.  This will have a direct impact on students that are the most vulnerable.”  

The action will not only lead to decreased direct services to students, but it will lead to increased layoffs. 

The recommendation will be up for vote as agenda item SP2 at the First Budget Public Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, at 6:00 p.m.