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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1979
Page
10
The College Community School District aims for a balanced annual budget requiring shifting funds and spending restraints. Officials cite higher internal budget requests and a smaller than projected carryover from last year, prompting review of allocations and savings measures.
Dr William Bach district superintendent told a regular board meeting that adjustments will free about 300000 dollars including a 61000 contingency fund to cover unexpected costs this year. He said inflation high costs and gas and utilities drove the overspending and steps include reducing paraprofessional work days and a department head spending freeze.
The College Community schools administration proposes a $500 across the board salary increase for 155 teachers and related staff, arguing it is more equitable than a 20 percent rise. The association counters with higher cost, while both sides note budget constraints and open-session bargaining rules.
Kirkwood Community College posts a fall enrollment of 4744 credit students with 64 percent full time equivalents in career programs and 36 percent in arts and sciences. The gain over last fall runs near 4 percent, per President Bill Stewart, with 1966 enrollment at 199.
City bus service for seniors and disabled residents operates in Cedar Rapids with phone contact 363 8244 for routes, schedules, and eligibility details. Registration may be required to access reduced fare and specialized transit options.
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