In order to better communicate with our community regarding the budget for 2009/10, we have made available various documents explaining specific budget details and community concerns. Below you will find a link to these documents as well as a brief description underneath. Please feel free to complete the 2009 Community Budget Survey as well, at the top of the page.


I-728 Student Achievement Funds and Budget Update
This presentation was given at the public hearing for the Student Achievement (Initiative 728) on April 28, 2009 General Board meeting. It describes fiscal year 2009-10 budget updates, reductions, and the recommended plan for Initiative 728 Student Achievement funds.


I-728 Report to the Community
This report describes the use of Initiative 728 funds, which have been primarily used to decrease class size at the K-4 and 5-12 levels. It has also allowed full day Kindergarten programs to be established at several elementary schools, and has provided extended day learning opportunities.


I-728 Citizen's Community Survey
This survey focuses on community concerns regarding Initiative 728, where programs/areas were ranked in order of priority by each person in attendance. Here you will see the results from the survey, including their suggestions and comments.


Demographic Survey
This report provides enrollment projections by grade level for the Bethel School District for 2009/10. It takes into account recent trends in enrollment and the housing market.


2009 Budget FAQ
This FAQ addresses financial concerns relating to the district's two different funds that make up the budget; one is for operations and the other is the capital budget.


Budget Study Session, 2009-10
This document is a study session for the 2009-10 budget.


Budget Forum, May 7
This presentation was given at the public hearing held on May 7, 2009 Community Budget Forum meeting. It summarizes the 2008-09 budget and discusses the 2009-10 budget, how the State funds schools, how the levy impacts funding, the use of the fund balance, as well as what is next in the budget cycle.


Classified Staff FAQ
This FAQ addresses some of the questions about the budget gap as it pertains to current district classified employees.


RIF Recall Process FAQ
This FAQ will help to answer some of the frequently asked questions surrounding the RIF recall process.


RIF Recall Video
This is a video that will help visually explain the RIF recall process.


Projected Changes in Class Size
There has been a lot of discussion on class size for next year. Above is a link to view the projected changes in class size for the 2009/10 school year. These changes are due to the state's reduction in funding for I-728, the student achievement initiative.