In a surprise move, the Neosho R-5 school district has eliminated the position of Asst. Supt. of Business and Finance. A vacancy had been posted after the announced resignation of current Asst. Supt. Charles Brazeale. Brazeale has accepted a position with the St. Charles school district.
Three candidates had been selected from a pool of applicants to be considered for the post. It was expected to be filled yesterday during a closed meeting of the R-5 board.
Due to recent budget cuts announced from Jefferson City, school districts across the state are facing cuts of unknown amounts. Dr. Richard Page, Neosho’s Supt. of Schools, estimates the Neosho budget shortfall to be around $1 million compared to last year’s numbers.
Joplin announced a similar move earlier this week as part of cost cutting reductions in their central office.
While I applaud the decision to make cuts at the top first and I am sure it is the right call, it would be difficult pulling the trigger on the finance position when you are entering some dark fianancial times.
ReplyDeleteexcellent move....
ReplyDeleteI understand the meeting was closed. What part of budget discussions are allowed in closed?
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