Fort Bend Independent School District NEWS RELEASE FROM COMMUNITY RELATIONS Mary Ann Simpson, Chief Communications Officer maryann.simpson@fortbendisd.com    281.634.1100

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Addressing Budget Challenges

FORT BEND ISD — Like many school districts in the area and across the state, Fort Bend ISD continues to work on a plan to develop cost-cutting measures to eliminate a projected $18 to $20 million deficit and produce a balanced budget for the 2010-2011 school year.  The district is analyzing data from every service area in the district, including evaluating cost-cutting suggestions submitted from employees via an online survey, so that the district can determine all available options. 

To help keep both staff and community members informed, a “Budget Challenges” link has been added to the home page of the district website at www.fortbendisd.com. Information available on the Budget Challenges link includes: a comprehensive financial report; frequently asked questions; a budget workshop schedule; a budget power point presentation; and a cost analysis and staffing study.  Additionally, all messages from the superintendent to keep staff informed and a statement from our Board president are included.  An additional link provides the opportunity for people to submit questions/comments.

The district will update and add new information to the Budget Challenges link over the next several weeks as it becomes available.  The 2010-2011 school year budget must be approved by June 30, 2010.

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