The Board of Education has directed the staff to review budget priorities in light of the fact that, despite recent raises, AUSD employees are still among the lowest paid public school district employees in the Alameda County.

Currently the District has a three-year positive budget, meaning that the District will be able to meet its financial obligations for the next three years.  In order to achieve this three year positive budget, the District used one-time funds, made cuts at the District Office, and reduced spending on facility maintenance.  In order to further increase employee salaries, the District would have to make further cuts and reprioritize the budget. 

Tonight’s presentation provides a comparison of the District’s revenue and expenditure data with data of other Districts within Alameda County to help identify opportunities for budget realignment.

Further presentations will be given at upcoming Board of Education meetings.