North Judson-San Pierre School Board Waits on Spending Cuts

Michael Shireman, Jim Menis, Larry Lambert Marsha Reimbold and Patricia Goin
Michael Shireman, Jim Menis, Larry Lambert
Marsha Reimbold and Patricia Goin

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.