The four month process of finding ways to chop spending came to an end for the Vernon school board last night. The trustees unanimously passed a new 75 million dollar balanced budget, which includes 2.7 million in cuts. It includes 17 teacher layoffs which Superintendent Bob Peacock will be based mostly on seniority. Peacock says despite that specialized teachers won't be bumped. As an example he says a French immersion teacher won't be bumped by someone who can't speak French. Other moves will see supplies and service budgets reduced by 13 percent, kindergarten will go to full day alternating, and students will get a two week spring break next year.
Darren Thompkins from CUPE local 5-5-2-3 says the cuts will have a big impact on their members. He says that extra week of spring break actually amounts to a week's layoff for CUPE staff, and will affect hundreds of workers.Union officials estimate the equivalent of five full time positions will be lost by the cuts.
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Glen Morrison Thursday, 07 May 2009 107.5 KISSFM: New Superintendent
There'll be a new hand on the helm at the Vernon School district as of August 1st. The board's chosen Bev Rundell to replace Bob Peacock. She's been near the top before, having been the district's assistant Superintendent in past.
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