Ohio Auditor says Brookfield schools can save $1M

Ohio Auditor says Brookfield schools can save $1M

BROOKFIELD — The Auditor of State’s recommendations on how the Brookfield schools can save $1 million a year may sound simple, but Superintendent Steve Stohla said they wouldn’t be easy to implement.

Nor would the major suggestions be very popular, said Stohla, who has been superintendent only since August.

Auditor Mary Taylor issued a performance audit on the school district today, based on fiscal year 2006 spending.

She said the district could potentially save more than $1 million if it implements recommendations outlined in the audit.

The major issues deal with people.

The audit suggests the district cut its 65-member regular teaching staff by 14.5 positions, saving $555,000 a year, and its special education staff of 10 by 2.9 positions, saving $110,000 more.

The custodian staff of 15 custodians/groundskeepers should be cut by 3 custodians, resulting in $114,000 in annual savings, the audit suggested.

For the complete story, see Wednesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.