I am hearing all about cutting programs, cutting teachers, larger classes, using less heat, charging ECFE rent, and janatorial services, etc, etc, etc.

What I have not heard anything about is cutting back on ADMINISTRATION.

To use a sports example, cutting administration would be like cutting a basketball team's coach. I am a firm believer that a good principal can make a huge difference in the success of teachers and ultimately students. Principals provide leadership and direction for school faculty and staff. Do we need lots of administration to be successful? No, a good leader in each building goes a long way.

Isn't Jordan already light on administration? What other administration do we have besides Superintendent and principals? I believe they cut the curriculum director position a couple of years ago.

Not being a teacher or having any kids in the schools, I can't really comment on the quality of the principals here. Administration is expensive - but so is Tubby Smith. I hope we get our moneys worth with the administration we have in Jordan.

I have heard of numerous cuts that would happen in the Elementary School and also the High School, but have not heard much about the Middle School.

I also agree that the Administration has to really stay a part of the school system. They are already short and are doing a good job.

To cut $500,000 70 $650,000 you need to start with what takes most of the budget and that happens to be teachers at right around $50,000 a year with benefits, that's what has to go. Sorry to say that.