Budget & Reduction Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find more information on the district budget webpage.
FGSD staff, share your questions by completing the RIF Question Submission Form.
Are the budget reductions just a Forest Grove School District problem?
Why is Oregon's financial health and revenue forecast changing?
Why are expenses like PERS increasing and will there be additional cost increases?
Do we have savings we can use to weather the storm without taking immediate action?
Why is the Forest Grove School District reducing the number of staff within the District? Can the financial reduction be absorbed by operating costs only?
How did the district decide on a reduction of 51 FTE?
Aren't teachers the most valuable role in the district? Why reduce so many teachers?
Why aren’t more administrators being cut?
Is it true that the cost of administrators have increased at a greater rate than other employee classifications?
When will we know if our position is cut?
If I am transferred to another work location, will I be compensated for extra days to move my classroom?
How do we check our contact information to ensure it is current?
Is the option to retire and work back still an option?
Why are some people expressing surprise at the numbers of employee reductions? Why did the school board approve these reductions without asking questions?
Why are you pushing out new initiatives in a time of cutbacks, such as dual language expansion, classroom management practices, integrated ELD, and updated science curriculum?
