The future of Flagstaff Unified School District’s budget is clear: Lower enrollment means lower state subsidies and lower spending.

But FUSD governing board budget priorities are also clear: Lay off no current employees and eliminate no programs. Because of a net drop in enrollment of 180 students this school year, FUSD can anticipate a decrease in state funding of approximately $455,000. This decline necessitates a reduction in teaching staff of approximately 6.7 full-time employees (see table on Page A6).

However, due to teacher retirement and resignations out of a teaching staff of more than 600, FUSD Superintendent Kevin Brown anticipates no one will be laid off.

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