SUP’S SCOOP
March 8, 2004
Volume 2, Issue 4
 
 
 
 
The week of March 8-12 is Classified School Employee Week established by our Governor. All of our employees contribute to the overall success of the Burlington-Edison School District. However, this week we take time to recognize the efforts of our classified employees: bus drivers, cooks, custodians, maintenance workers, instructional assistants, and secretaries. These valuable employees are critical to the success of our organization and our day-to-day school district operations. Thank you classified employees for your outstanding contributions to our organization, our community, and our children!
 
 
With the coming of spring, we turn our attention to developing a budget for the upcoming school year. At this time, I am pleased to report that it appears that the Legislature is planning no reductions to our school district funding. If that is the case, when the Legislature completes its business, we would anticipate no staff reductions for the 2004-05 school year.

In the coming weeks, school district administrators and the Board will be working to establish the budget. As in the past, we seek staff input in this important process; please communicate your ideas and recommendations to your supervisor/administrator. During the past several years, our budget has suffered reductions, and I thank all staff again for the positive way you have adjusted to these difficult conditions. I am optimistic at this time that the 2004-2005 budget will not be a reduction from last year.

 
 
As I mentioned, no reduction in staffing is anticipated for the 2004-2005 school year. As certificated openings become available, we will post the vacancies according to the negotiated agreement with the B-EEA. I encourage you to watch for openings as they occur, or contact Jeff Drayer or Tami Shelley in the Personnel Department.
 
Please e-mail Superintendent Jones with your ideas for the next Sup’s Scoop.
E-Mail: rjones@be.wednet.edu