Irving ISD announced today that it has cut nine central office administrative positions and added two new positions. These changes have resulted in a reduction in payroll by $266,000, and fewer teacher layoffs.
Dr. Dana Bedden, Superintendent of Irving ISD stated, "Our priority remains in the classroom and serving students first."
The central reorganization and cuts resulted in a net savings of approximately $1.7 million dollars; accounting for almost 10% of the $20 million in budget cut the district has had to endure.
Dr. Dana Bedden stressed the importance to note, in comparison to the statewide average reported by TEA, Irving ISD is spending 20% less per student on central administration cost to manage the school district. Currently, the central administration makes up only 2.9% of IISD's overall budget.
