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IDGH SCHOOLS Schools will continue to experience very large class sizes. Curricular offerings will be limited. Support service positions will be reduced, including school nurses, school social workers, chemical health specialists, health assistants, special education positions, supervisory paraprofessionals and a reduction and redesign of guidance counseling services. Specifically: . Core program class size averages for grades 9 - 12 will be: 2002-2003 2003-2004 33 38 33 38 33 38 33 38 Science Social Studies Language Arts Math 2004-2005 38 38 38 38 . Class offerings in other curricular areas will be reduced, and class sizes in those programs will be variable, with no fewer than 38 students. . Co-curricular program offerings will be reduced and participation fees will remain or be increased. . World Language offerings reduced to three languages available for one to three years of study. . Advanced Placement class sizes will be larger and will average 38 students (the same size as core classes). . Career and Technical Education programs will be reduced or eliminated. . Career Center support will be eliminated. . Fine arts offerings (music program, art/graphic programs) will be greatly reduced and offered at minimal levels to satisfy graduation requirements. Estimated savings in high school program and position reductions == $784,750 TRANSPORTATION Previously made reductions to transportation will remain in effect. Additional cuts or increased fees may need to be implemented. BillLDING MAINTENANCE Building maintenance positions will be reduced. School staffwill share more responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of their buildings. Special note: Although categorical savings estimates are indicated in this document, the District also estimates an additional $140,000 of interest expense which represents the cost of borrowing funds for cashflow purposes in the general fund. . . .