At the first of two public forums concerning potential budget cuts, Olympians showed up to
advocate for activities facing the axe. Swimmers, golfers, gymnasts and drill team members, their parents and coaches urged Olympia School District officials to reconsider cutting or reducing their activities during a forum Tuesday night.
About 100 people came to Marshall Middle School to share their thoughts about the latest 2009-10 budget-cut proposals, which addresses a shortfall of about $2 million....
What hopes might students, parents, and coaches have? Superintendent Bill Lahmann:
Lahmann said that last year’s forums made a difference to the final proposal; the outdoors school and drill team were saved from cuts last year after the public forums.
“Last year, we had a little bit of flexibility, but I don’t know how much flexibility we have this year,” he said. “But we have a school board that really does listen to our community.”
Flexible points still include administrative positions, systemic efficiencies, and the ending fund balance, which could dip below
the 5% recommended by the District.
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