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Three B's of School Boards
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 2009
The School Board deals regularly with the three B's, Boundaries (attendance zones), Buildings, and Budgets. All three are currently in play. We're considering boundaries for the Stone Bridge High School Cluster and boundaries in the Dulles South area for the new elementary school (ES-20). We've also started evaluating the Superintendent's FY2011-2016 Capital Improvements Program (http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/509905169119/site/default.asp). But by far, budgets specifcally operating budgets will have the greatest impact on a student's education. Mark your calendars and come out to speak on December 8th at the County government center or December 10th at the School's admin building about what the priorities should be for the County's FY2011 operating budget. Here is the official announcement by the Board of supervisors:The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled two public input sessions in December to allow members of the public to provide input and ideas for the proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget for the county government and schools. Because of current fiscal challenges, the Board is seeking input prior to the budget presentation that normally occurs in February. The first session will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg. The second session will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Loudoun County Schools Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, in Ashburn. Each session will begin with an overview by county staff of the budget forecast as can best be provided at that time. “These sessions are in addition to the budget public hearings that we hold every year in February,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott K. York. “Due to the challenging budget situation that we are facing and the concerns that we all have about the forecast going into next year’s budget work sessions, I think it is important to provide an opportunity for citizens to give comment earlier in the process so that both the staff and the Board will have the public’s thoughts in mind before the proposed budget is completed.” Members of the public will be able to sign up in advance for the December sessions beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 8:30 a.m., by calling 703-771-5072 or 703-777-0200. Sign-ups will be taken through 12 noon, December 8, for the first session, and 12 noon, December 10, for the second session. Speakers are encouraged to prepare concise remarks and will be limited to two minutes. Speakers are welcome to provide written handouts to the Board. It is requested that 12 copies of written handouts be provided. Information about the Loudoun County budget, including the complete FY 10 budget document, is available online at www.loudoun.gov/budget.
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