Budget Reduction Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Liberty Public School District and the financial challenges we are addressing.  In an effort to keep you informed, this Web site will be updated on a regular basis throughout the budget reduction process.  While challenging decisions must be made, ensuring a high level of instructional services for our students will continue to be the focus throughout this process.

A list of Tier II budget reduction recommendations was submitted  to the Board of Education for consideration at a special board meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009.  On January 19, 2010 the Board of Education voted on the Tier II reduction items for implementation July 1, 2010.  

Over $11.5 million in recurring reductions have been approved by the Board of Education since the reduction process began in the fall of 2008.  During 2008-2009, approximately $3 million in operating expenses were reduced during the year.  Budget Reduction Tier I approved by the Board of Education in January 2009 and February 2009 and implemented July 1, 2009 resulted in a realized reduction of approximately $4.7 million.  Approximately $3.0 million in reductions were approved by the Board of Education January 2010 for implementation 2010-2011.  A review of all budget areas continues.   

For additional information including Budget Amendments and ongoing progress of the Audit & Finance Committee, please click the following link to be redirected to BoardDocs:

http://www.boarddocs.com/mo/lpsdmo/Board.nsf/Public

Click on the Library tab and Committee Information to view Audit & Finance Committee progress.