What is the magnitude of the budget challenge facing the district?
AUSD is preparing to make a total of $19.6 million in cuts over the three-year budget cycle. This includes $7 million in cuts already made in 2010-11, another $4.5 million in 2011-12, and an additional $8.1 million in 2012-13. These cuts are a result of both the state funding situation and the expiration next year of current local parcel taxes that help fund Alameda schools.