Serfilippi FOIA's Details Behind BOE Mitigation Plan

Listed below is a FOIA request I made to Dr. Birk’s and the Board of Education back in May. Dr. Birks never responded. It is one of many reasons why I openly called for Dr. Birks to resign while so many of our Alders remained silent.

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Good day Dr. Birks -

I attended the Board of Finance Workshop Tuesday evening where you presented the BOE Budget Mitigation Plan. I've attached a screenshot of the Plan. I'm asking that you share the details/specifics/calculations/formulas behind the numbers presented. For example, the 'develop district-wide' staffing model results in a reduction of $12,082,723. The $12,082,723 is a very specific number. Please share the calculations and support for this amount so we can understand how many positions are involved, how many classes, how many schools, etc. Same for the rest of the line items in the presentation. Also, and equally as important, is the timeline for the savings. The budget year begins July 1 and he school year in August. It's important to understand exactly WHEN (which month) these reductions kick in, and what is Plan B IF the reductions do not come to fruition on schedule, or at all. Frankly, I am very skeptical, but perhaps my skepticism will be put to rest once we see the specifics. And, I hope the Board of Alders will perform the necessary oversight on behalf of the taxpayers and NOT approve the Mayor's budget until it has seen, and vetted, the specifics of the BOE mitigation plan.

Regards,

Dennis Serfilippi