Webcast on proposed budget cuts for the 2008 - 2009 School Year

On August 4, 2008, Superintendent John Deeder and Chief Financial Officer Mike Merlino held a live webcast to answer questions and receive feedback regarding the proposed buget cuts for the 2008-09 school year. Community members were able to have their questions and comments answered live by Deeder and Merlino.

The webcast is available for viewing by clicking on the links below.

• Part 1A - Budget Discussion
  Superintendent John Deeder and Chief Financial Officer Mike Merlino present the budget situation to the audience using PowerPoint graphics for illustration.
  Duration:  24 minutes
• Part 1B - Questions and Answers
  John and Mike answer budget questions posed by the audience via telephone and email presented by the host, Sharon Mitchell.
  Duration:  20 minutes
• Part 2A - Budget Discussion Recap
  The budget situation presented again by John and Mike for the audience members who may have tuned in later in the program.
  Duration:  20 minutes
• Part 2B - Questions and Answers
  John and Mike answer more budget questions posed by the audience via telephone and email presented by host Sharon Mitchell.
  Duration:  24 minutes