Fiscal Responsibility

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Jan W. Jacobs
Administrative Offices
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, Michigan 48239
313-535-4000
Fax 313-535-1059
 
Superintendent
Dr. Linda Hicks
 
 

South Redford Fund Equity

Board Sets Rigorous Timeline to Develop Budget

At the Regular Board of Education meeting of Monday, March 8, 2010, the South Redford Board of Education and Superintendent established a meeting timeline and target date to approve the reductions needed to balance the 2010-2011 school budget.  The purpose of the meetings will be to gather input about the proposed cuts in services, staff and programs from District stakeholders through open discussions and the Budget Reduction Survey. Cuts are inevitable in order for the District to balance the budget. The meetings have been established to provide stakeholders the opportuntiy to voice their conerns and suggestions before the final budget meeting.  
 
The projected shortfall "worst case scenario" is $2.8 million dollars. The Board and Superintendent have set a target date of Monday, April 12, to have the final budget ready for the Board to adopt a resolution. South Redford Board of Education and administrative leadership team are working together to reach the goal.  Additional meetings will be held allowing parents and community stakeholders the opportunity to provide their input on proposed cuts.
 
All input from District stakeholders is needed prior to the April 12, Board meeting.
 
South Redford School District’s Timeline to 2010 – 2011 Budget Discussion Meetings
Goal target date: Regular Board of Education meeting of Monday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. 
Please note locations will be added once confirmed.
 
Community Budget Forum See Agenda
Monday, March 15, 2010          6:30 p.m.   Location: Thurston High School Cafeteria
 
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 22, 2010          7:00 p.m.   Location: Thurston High School Cafeteria
 
Board of Education Workshop
Thursday, March 25, 2010        6:30 p.m    Location: Pierce Middle School Cafeteria 
 
Board of Education Workshop
Monday, March 29, 2010          6:30 p.m.   Location to be determined
 
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Monday, April 12, 2010           7:00 p.m.    Location to be determined
 
Parents, guardians, staff and community members are encouraged to attend these budget meetings to provide input, suggestions and concerns.  An online survey will be posted on the District website after March 16.  If you are unable to attend the meetings e-mail your comments by Friday, March 26,  to Dr. Linda Hicks, Superintendent  hicks@southredford.net

KIDS’ CARE SUMMER 2010 CAMP

South Redford School District Kids' Care Summer Camp offers a full and part-time childcare program throughout the summer.  The Summer Camp Program is designed around weekly themes to engage children through interactive games, daily computer lab, crafts, weekly swimming, cooking, playground, field trips and much, much more! The Summer Camp Program provides childcare in a safe and orderly environment allowing your child to experience many enrichment exercises to grow academically and socially.

Registration begins Monday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.at Jefferson Elementary. For additional information on Summer Camp Registration dates and times see Registration.
 
 

Sex Ed Advisory Board Calls Public Hearings

Residents of South Redford School District community and parents of children who attend South Redford Schools are invited to attend the Public Hearings scheduled on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., both meetings will be held in the Teacher Center at the District Board Office located at 26141 Schoolcraft, Redford.
 
The purpose of the Public Hearings is to obtain input from the public regarding the proposed revision to the sex education curriculum and instruction in South Redford schools. The Advisory Board is recommending the addition of a 20-minute video as an amendment to the current curriculum to be shown to middle school and high school students.  The video will be shown during the meetings. 
 
The Sex Education Advisory Board, in accordance with PA 165 and 166 of 2004, has been meeting during the past year to evaluate and revised the curriculum and instruction  provided to students in human sexuality education and HIV/AIDS education.

Board Approves Updates to Strategic Plan

South Redford Board of Education adopted the resolution to update the District's Strategic Plan at the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 2010.  See Strategic Plan.

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03/15/2010
03/15/2010 (All day) 
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NO STUDENTS
03/15/2010 (All day) 
School closed due to teacher Profession Developement.
03/15/2010 (8:40 AM - 3:30 PM) 
03/15/2010 (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM) 
Where: Jefferson Elementary  (map)
Monday, March 15        9:30am – 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 16        8:00am – 1:30pm
Wednesday, March 17   8:00am – 1:30pm
Thursday, March 18       5:00pm – 6:30pm
Friday, March 19           8:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday, March 25      5:00pm – 6:30pm
 
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2010

Announcements

Special Board Meeting
Community Budget Forum
Monday, March 15
6:30 p.m.
Thurston Cafeteria
See Agenda
 
 
The next Regular 
Meeting of the
Board of Education
Monday, March 22
7:00 p.m. 
Thurston High School

2009-10 Calendar
 
District Events
revised 3-3-10