Albany School District Budget 'Town Halls' Set Today

ALBANY, CA – The Albany Unified School District today is hosting several town-hall sessions for residents to learn more about the district's budget and possible reduction in programs and personnel.

"Due to a structural deficit created by the State of California, the Albany Unified School District needs to reduce ongoing expenditures by $1.15 million dollars beginning with the 2018-19 school year," school officials said. "We are faced with making important decisions about reducing programs and personnel.

To learn more about the budget and to provide your input, attend one of the meetings today -- Saturday, Oct. 21 -- at the Albany Middle School Gym. Times are: 1:15 p.m.; 2 p.m.; 2:45 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.; and 4:15 p.m.

Select which time is most convenient.

"Please consider attending because we need your input to help shape AUSD schools by assisting us in prioritizing programs, positions, and policies while we balance the AUSD budget," the district said.

• Click here to access an invitation to the AUSD’s Budget Priorities Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Albany Middle School Gymnasium.
• Click here to access the AUSD Budget Narrative document with additional information about the budget.
• Click here to access more on information the Budget Watch section of the website.

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