On the Friday before Spring Break, a group of parents, classified and licensed representatives, and administrators met to examine the data from all of our Keep/Stop/Start meetings. Derek Brown is continuing to work with them on finalizing their input.

On Wednesday the 4th, representatives from OSEA and NEA, and some from administrators met with district staff. The received a preliminary report from Derek Brown on the Keep/Stop/Start task force, and some information on the history of contract changes over several years. They looked at Scenario A, implementing $2.5 million in additional reductions including days, and all groups making concessions. This would resolve the financial issue. Scenario C involved the $2.5 million in reductions and nothing else, which does not resolve the financial issue. So we are all working together to create a scenario B, where we can work together to resolve the financial issue. We will meet again Wednesday the 11th for further discussion. Before then, we are gathering some more information on the financial situation to give to all parties.

We are working together in a difficult situation and will keep doing the best we can for kids.