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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would vote for eliminating IB (including middle and elementary schools, which is lot listed) and [b]undoing the later start times[/b]. That should be around $10 million right there. [/quote]

"It is not something we can consider at this time."  --Dr. Karen Garza

39:50 mark of the linked YouTube video[/quote]

I don't have time right now to watch the whole video, but did she say WHY that's not an option at this time? [b]Is it b/c they spent so much money and political capital getting it implemented?[/b][/quote]

Pretty much what you said -- they already purchased the buses and the changes have already been put in place for FY 2016.

She also stated -- and the chair of the Budget Task Force explained in more detail -- what is on the possibilities list is just the result of brainstorming efforts. The task force did not remove items because it didn't fit with the philosophy of the School Board, etc. They just put everything on the table, and the only things removed were if it would not affect the operating budget in FY 2017, if it is already being done, or if it is illegal.

Dr. Garza emphasized the ultimate decision makers on any of these possibilities is the School Board, with her working with the Board.[/quote]

FCPS's bus fleet is ridiculously old anyway. It was a good move to purchase some new busses.[/quote]

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