Message from Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent of Schools
** Reprinted from the DCPS eNews – Subscribe HERE **
A reduction of up to $125 million is now anticipated for the 2010-11 school year, following two years of record reductions. It is not possible to have this loss of revenue each year without impacting our students.
As a school district, we must be fiscally responsible and have a balanced budget. Unfortunately we cannot absorb this amount in our current budget, and are in the process of compiling a prioritized list of potential cuts. This information will be distributed to our schools, staff and School Board, as well as the community.
I will be hosting a series of community meetings to discuss our current and upcoming financial situation, available revenue and the district’s plans to meet its mission of providing all students with high quality educational opportunities.
Your feedback is important. Please join me at one of the following meetings, at 6 p.m.:
- Thurs., March 11 – Sandalwood High School, 2750 John Prom Blvd, 32246
- Tues., March 16 – Ed White High School, 1700 Old Middleburg Road, 32210
- Thurs., March 18 – Jean Ribault High School, 3701 Winton Dr., 32208
- Tues., March 23 – Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Rd., 32258
Student achievement remains our highest priority, and we will continue to do everything we can to save revenue, while keeping our focus on the classroom. Difficult decisions will have to be made, but by working together, we can see our school district through these difficult economic times.
We need your help to engage our governor and legislature to minimize the cuts to public education as much as possible. We appreciate and thank you for your continued service on behalf Duval County Public Schools’ students.