LCS Budget Process for FY 2010-2011
It is important for the administration of Lynchburg City Schools to communicate effectively and often with the public during this budget process. As the division receives updates and information it will be shared with you through this website. Please check this site often. Our goal is to update it weekly.
Posted 3/18/10
The regularly scheduled school board meeting was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. During that meeting the superintendent made his FY 2010-2011 budget recommendations to the board.
School Board Meeting Summary 03.16.10 (.pdf)
Posted 3/11/10
On March 9, 2010, the Lynchburg City School Board held a work session to discuss the budget for FY 2010-2011.
School Board Work Session Summary 03.09.10 (.pdf)
Revised Calendar and Instructional Day Recommendations Presentation 03.09.10 (.ppsx)
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Posted 3/08/10
On Tuesday, March 9, 2010 the school board will hold a budget work session. The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the school administration building’s board room and will be open to the public. It is important to note this meeting will not be open for public comment.
Posted 3/07/10
The school administration recently recommended changes to Lynchburg City School Board Policy 5-18, Reduction in Force. The policy describes the procedures that Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) would follow in the event that “inadequate allocation of financial resources, expiration of special grants and/or other unforeseen conditions…require a modification of the curriculum or instructional programs.”
Since the first reading of the policy at the school board’s February 2, 2010 meeting, the school administration has asked and fielded numerous questions. This document attempts to summarize the most significant changes in the policy, and hopefully, clarify issues and questions that staff may have.
Summary: Policy 5-18, Reduction in Force (.pdf)
Posted 3/07/10
Superintendent Paul McKendrick's letter to parents regarding the schools for innovation.
Schools for Innovation Letter (.pdf)
Posted 3/03/10
The superintendent, along with his executive staff, made budget recommendations to the school board on March 2, 2010 during the regularly scheduled school board meeting. These recommendations aim to maintain the quality of education for Lynchburg City School students while using bold strategies to balance the budget.
School Board Meeting Summary 03.02.10 (.pdf)
Recommendations were made regarding the school calendar and instructional day. Among the recommendations was the possibility of reducing the current school calendar from 180 days to 172.
Calendar and Instructional Day Recommendations Presentation (.ppsx)
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The School Board urges you to submit your feedback on this calendar. Please fill out the public comment form on this page.
Posted 2/28/10
On February 25, 2010 the School Board held a work session in the School Administration Building that was open to the public. During the workshop, Dr. McKendrick recommended items that can be adjusted or cut from the budget.
LCS Budget Workshop Notes 02.25.10 (.pdf)
Posted 2/22/10
This resolution was signed by the Lynchburg City School board last week in support of refreezing the composite index.
Posted 2/18/10
On Thursday, February 25, 2010 the Lynchburg City School Board will hold a workshop to discuss the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. The workshop will take place in the School Administration Building at 12:00 P.M. The public is welcome to attend. There will be no public comment session as this is a workshop for the board members.
Posted 2/17/10
The following document outlines the projected reduction in the operating budget for the fiscal year 2010-2011. This document t also notes several expenditures that will be added to next year’s budget as well. This information was presented to the LCS School Board on February 16, 2010.
LCS Operating Budget Fund Reductions (.pdf)
Posted 2/17/10
This document was presented by Superintendent Dr. Paul McKendrick to the Lynchburg City School Board during their February 16, 2010 meeting. This presentation outlines the budget outlook for FY 2010 and also lists potential cuts to the school division. It is important to note these cuts will not help us realize the entire projected $17.8 million we will need to cut. In fact, as noted on the last page of the presentation, the cuts suggested would lead to a reduction of approximately 31-40 positions for a total of $2.3 million. In fact, if LCS were to cut its teaching staff by 20% (that is 150 Full Time Equivalent employees), a savings of $7.5 million would be realized – leaving an additional $10.3 million still to cut.
Superintendent's Budget Presentation 02.16.10 (.ppsx)
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