APS leaders talk budget with lawmakers

December 15, 2010

How is APS going to cut up to $64 million from its budget without affecting the classroom? That was the topic of discussion Tuesday night, as APS leaders got some face time with state lawmakers. The annual district relations meeting was a chance for APS officials to show state lawmakers that they have nothing more substantial they can cut at the administrative level. The latest projection has the state facing a $400 million deficit. But that figure could change again when the legislature convenes in January. But for the time being, APS leaders are planning for a worst case scenario for the district, meaning a $64 million shortfall. APS officials say this time around, cuts will most definitely impact the classroom. But not all of the state legislators are buying that.