School Board Preview: Big Budget Cuts Loom

The Poway Unified School District Board of Education is set to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the district office, 15250 Avenue of Science.

Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda (full agenda attached):

• Budget Projections for 2012-13: The board will be asked to approve a proposed budget for next school year, which includes a $35.6 million deficit to be covered with reserve funds. After drawing down reserves to cover the budget gap, the district will be left with $12.5 million in reserve. 
• Bigger Cuts Down the Line: Because the district expects to go into the red in 2013-14 unless cuts are made, a resolution is required a resolution projecting how much must be cut. Officials project $39 million in cuts for 2013-14 and $8.5 million in 2014-15. The board is asked to approve the resolution.

Also on the agenda: 

• Changes to board policy for student technology use to include language on cyberbullying.
• School rankings, student artwork recognition and scholarship totals for high schools.

Upcoming meetings, all at the district office:

• Special board meeting/workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, June 22.
• Special board meeting: 4 p.m., Thursday, June 28.
• Regular meeting: 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20.