Why is DJUSD considering program cuts and employee compensation reduction?
Balancing the budget requires new revenue, reducing services (e.g. program cuts resulting in layoffs), and/or reducing the cost of services (e.g. employee salary reductions). It is within the Board’s authority to reduce programs; however, reduction in compensation must be negotiated and cannot be imposed unilaterally. The district has included $1 million in employee concessions as part of its 2010-11 Budget Reduction Plan. Failure to negotiate those concessions will require an additional $1 million in program and workforce reductions. How much money could be saved by furloughs and/or salary reductions? If all employees participated, one furlough day would result in $250,000 in savings. A 1% salary rollback would result in $500,000 savings. Any concession of this nature must be collectively bargained with unions. Is there a proposal to decrease the school year? The recent state budget agreement included temporary flexibility allowing school districts to reduce their school year from 180
