Evergreen Public Schools is offering two community forums to discuss the district’s budget for the 2011-12 school year. Superintendent John Deeder and Finance Director Mike Merlino will be on hand to address residents’ concerns and ideas.
o 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday: Wy’east Middle School, 1112 S.E. 136th Ave.
o 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 13: Frontier Middle School, 7600 N.E. 166th Ave.
A public hearing on the final budget plan will be at the Aug. 9 school board meeting, with final adoption expected on Aug. 23.
Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent John Deeder’s $9.5 million in recommended cuts to the 2011-12 budget align with what he identified as the district’s priorities: keeping teachers in the classroom, making sure students are safe and continuing professional development for staff.
Deeder and Finance Director Mike Merlino discussed the proposed changes in an hourlong webcast Thursday evening. The district will host two community forums in coming weeks before adopting the final budget on Aug. 23.