•$2.3-million in operating costs saved through compensation given back to the district by teachers, administrators, and support staff
 
•$1.6-million per year in operating costs by indefinitely delaying elementary 13
 
•Human Resources saved $952,919 through reformed hiring practices
 
•Saved $422,623 per year through new electricity provider contracts
 
•More than $650,000 saved to date through establishment of West Bridge/Power Plus programs
 
•A reformed Worker’s Compensation program saving $350,000 per year
 
•$1,039,588 saved in construction contingencies
 
•A reduction of building budgets has led to a savings of $122,755 per year
 
•Negotiations with health insurance companies saved the district $606,703 over two-years
 
•Maintained $5.5-million in budget cuts made in 2008 that included consolidation of positions, reductions in purchased services, and staffing plan reductions and $1-million in Central Office cuts made in 2008
 
• More than $163,000 saved through reductions in custodial substitute hours on an annual basis
 
• Out of the 19 certified positions that were budgeted this year, two were used.  These were 1.5 IS and .5 assessment.  Savings are $900,354 per year.
 
• Out of the 7 classified positions that were budgeted this year, we used 3.  These were 2 IPP, .5 bus driver and .5 preschool bus aide.  Savings of $125,944 annually.
 
• Did not fill some retirement/resignation/RIF positions.  There were 10.7 of these.  Saving $566,693 annually.
 
• Reduced 1 administrative position and 2 classified positions at Central Office.  Saving $270,081 per year.
 
• Reduced the professional development substitute day pool by 20% for a savings of $40,976 per year.
 
• Stipends from the graded course of study were reduced by $106,000 annually.
 
• Sixth period coverage for FY 2011 was $321,000.  The cost for FY 2012 is $151,800 for 50.6 periods of coverage for an annual savings of $169,200.

• More than $10,000 has been saved by in-house grounds and maintenance vehicle repair