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City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee March 18, 2010 Page 2 awareness program, etc. A discussion ensued on the distribution of the federal stimulus funds. Assistant Superintendent Chin-Bendib explained that the District received $2.3 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and it has been used to balance the books. Had it not been for these funds, the budget cuts would have been much more severe. Mayor Santos inquired how many teachers the District will be laying off. Interim Superintendent Cathey stated that approximately 26 elementary teachers and 14 secondary level teachers were notified, bringing the total to 40 or 41 potential layoffs which are anticipated. City of San Leandro City Manager Hollister distributed the March 2 Finance Committee Meeting presentation on the current status of the City's budget (attached). His overview included a Fiscal Year comparison of General Fund operating revenues and expenditures, and covered specific cutbacks by each department. He continued to say that even with sizeable cuts by each department, .the City budget is still $1.4 million short over the next fiscal year. He added that the City Council's position is to preserve $5 million of General Fund Reserves, in the event of an emergency situation. Mayor Santos commented on the regrettable reduction in hours at the Boys and Girls Club Pool. City Manager Hollister continued to list more City reductions, specifically the reduction of over 20 percent of the City's workforce. A discussion ensued on how difficult it is for both the District and the City to make drastic reductions during the current dire economic times. City Manager Hollister added that if the economy turns around, budget cuts may be restored. Mayor Santos announced that he will be hosting two upcoming community meetings in April regarding the budget. Board Member Hague raised a concern about the City's budget not including funding for the Crossing Guard Program. A discussion ensued. 2. Update on Facilities City Manager Hollister stated that although the new Senior Center will be completed soon, it will likely not open due to the City's economic situation. However, he continued that the Center will be outfitted with furniture and furnishings due to the fact that it will be the new location of the City's Emergency Operation Center in case an emergency occurs. Interim Superintendent Cathey distributed an invitation (attached) and invited all to the April 1 dedication of the San Leandro High School Library Expansion Project.