The North Judson – San Pierre school board has postponed definite decisions about how to slash $1.2 million from the corporation’s budget.
They’re awaiting more information about retirements and transfers. Monday evening the board members did approve a budget calender. Treasurer Guy Richie will present information to the school board and superintendent on July 15.
The Starke County Council will hold a public hearing on Aug. 4 and an adoption meeting on Aug. 18 for the NJ-SP 2015 general, debt, pension and transportation budgets. The board will meet Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. to adopt a budget.
Superintendent Lynn Johnson has repeatedly stressed the importance of eliminating positions, not jobs.