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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FCPS teacher here.

Here are my top things to be cut.

1)Instructional Coaches. The SB asked how much this would save two years ago at it was about 28 million dollars. 
2) Cut Equity Department. I believe it still should exist but does not need 60 or so people working there. 
3) AAP Centers - not needed if all schools offer. 
4) AP/IB- stop paying for these tests for kids unless FRM. Also go to AP only at all high schools. 
5) Cut down on leadership positions. 
6) Would cut the 6th grade Art field trips cause they are not very good. Not sure that will save a ton. 
7) Reid’s security and SB assistants- self explanatory.
8) Cut FLES unless immersion programming.

I would keep the following:
Special Ed Leads, AARTS, SBTS These positions work directly with kids and make workload more manageable for teachers.

Things we can do to raise revenue/decrease spending.

Minimal fees for sports in high school. Increase parking at high school level minimally. Get rid if paying AP/IB tests. Community Use fees(again minimal). 
Cut down ACE programming.

I would start there and then see how much of a shortfall we are in. [/quote]

This is a good list. I'd also cut "Dean of Students" positions.

There are also a lot of people whose jobs are justified by curriculum changing every few years. When a curriculum works, stick with it. That would eliminate the need for several positions at Gatehouse or Willow Oaks. While that might only save $500,000 to $2 million, every little bit helps when there is such a huge budget shortfall. [/quote]

Good ideas.[/quote]

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