Monday, December 5, 2011
Reductions in district personnel are approximately $4.1 million
As the Twinsburg City School District examines options to reduce its budget, cuts to personnel, including teachers, could be on the horizon. These cuts could amount to $4.1 million. Superintendent Kathryn Powers, along with the administration and school board, put together a list of possible budget reductions and cost saving measures that could save the district $6 million for the 2012-13 school year. She emphasized that these are just possibilities at this time and that nothing is concrete. There are three personnel categories the district will look at in making cuts: certified personnel (educators), classified and support staff, and administrative employees. “It’s going to be a matter of stepping outside of our comfort level, stepping …
Friday, December 2, 2011
Twinsburg schools may use collective bargaining to revisit wages and compensation for all employees
As the Twinsburg City School District looks at ways to cut costs for the 2012-13 school year, they will also examine all employee contracts to find savings through pay freezes and health care concessions. Superintendent Kathryn Powers said the district could save approximately $1.5 million by re-examining contracts, changes to busing, pay-to-participate and other options. “Obviously the biggest piece will be revisiting the collective bargaining agreements with our unions,” Powers said. “I believe our treasurer indicated that would be a savings of about $800,000." Powers said this option was suggested by one of the district’s employees during a brainstorming session earlier this year. Some of the possibilities they will look at include pay …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The district will examine several options for busing next year including shorter bus routes and privatizing busing
Next year, Twinsburg parents may have fewer options for getting their children to school. As Twinsburg City Schools examine cost-cutting options for the 2012-13 school year, they will also take a hard look at changes to school transportation including canceling busing to students who live closer to their schools. Superintendent Kathryn Powers said the district could save approximately $1.5 million with changes to busing, pay-to-participate and other cost avoidance options (re-negotiating contracts which Twinsburg Patch will outline tomorrow). Powers, along with the administration and school board, put together a list of possible budget reductions and cost saving measures that could save the district $6 million for the 2012-13 school year. …
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Twinsburg schools could implement a flat fee for a percentage of cost to play sports and other activities
Twinsburg students may have to pay a new fee to play sports or participate in other activities next year. Superintendent Kathryn Powers said the district could save approximately $1.5 million with pay-to-participate and other cost avoidance options (including changes in busing and contracts which Twinsburg Patch will outline in the next few days). Powers, along with the administration and school board, put together a list of possible budget reductions and cost saving measures that could save the district $6 million for the 2012-13 school year. She emphasized that these are just possibilities at this time and that nothing is concrete. Assistant Superintendent Mike Lenzo said the district is spending around $588,000 on athletics in a year. A…
Peggy Bartulovic
3:05 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011
Scott, If continung ed credits are mandated by the State...alll teachers...motivated or lazy must attain them. There are two issues: One, the state mandate needs to be revised. I don't believe a masters degree is necessary to teach gym or art...for that matter, it's really not necessary for any secondary school subject. The second issue is, if the mandate is not lifted, who pays for the … more ›