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Did you know that there is a $3.1 billion deficit in the state budget? Buncombe County Schools is
anticipating a loss of $27 million for the 2010-2011 school year. This is in addition to cuts over the last
couple of years that resulted in 136 lay offs, which included 47 teachers. The $27 million loss could
mean the additional loss of 450 staff positions across the county, 90 of which could be classroom
teachers, and many others of which could be classroom assistants. If you would like more information
on the anticipated budget cuts and what they might mean to our students, please click on the logos below for Buncombe County Schools or Fund Schools First icons.

Also, North Buncombe Fund Schools First, a group of citizens concerned about the budget cuts and
their impact on our schools will be hosting a letter writing rally and information session at the
Weaverville Public Library on March 15th from 6-8 pm. You can drop by any time to write a letter to our
legislators, sign a petition, or just ask questions.


COMMUNICATING YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT EDUCATION FUNDING

SAMPLE LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN SCHULER, SENATOR RICHARD BURR,
SENATOR KAY H AGAN

SAMPLE LETTER TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SAMPLE LETTER TO STATE LEGISLATORS