The Baldwin County Board of Education planned to eliminate at least 15 more positions in October 2009 as it responded to a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall.
The proposed reductions came weeks after the system cut more than 200 support positions through a reduction-in-force policy. Superintendent Faron Hollinger said the next round would affect central-office positions after earlier cuts to classrooms and support services.
Further reductions under discussion
School leaders said they were also considering reductions to field trips, extracurricular activities, travel expenses and take-home vehicle privileges. Hollinger said continued cuts could threaten the system’s ability to operate normally.
The board expected to meet the following week to identify specific positions for elimination. The report captures another stage of the recession-era financial crisis that affected Baldwin County public schools.
This account documents planned actions and discussions reported in October 2009. It does not establish final staffing decisions, later budget results or current school operations.