Over the last three years, California has seen historic reductions in school funding. For the San Diego Unified School District, this means a reduction of nearly 20 percent in school funding over three years, while the enrollment has increased by nearly 2 percent. That's a reduction of $180 million, plus another $16 million that might have to be cut before the end of the 2009-10 school year.

Last year's budget anticipated a reduction in $84 million for 2010-11. California's budget analysts are now estimating more cuts that could be in the $17-110 million range.

Budget Town Hall Meetings

All are 6:30-8 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 19: Serra High School, Media Center, 5156 Santo Road (92124). Sub-District B, Katherine Nakamura.
  {Download/Listen to MP3} Listen to audio from the Meeting
  

• Thursday, Dec. 3: San Diego High Educational Complex, Performing Arts Theater, 1405 Park Blvd. (92101). Sub-District D, Richard Barrera.

• DATE CHANGED: Tuesday, Dec. 8: Madison High School, Performing Arts Center, 4833 Doliva Dr. (92117). Sub-District A, John Lee Evans.

• Wednesday, Dec. 9: Mission Bay High School, auditorium, 2475 Grand Ave. (92109). Sub-District C, John de Beck.

• DATE/LOCATION CHANGED: Monday, Dec. 14: Porter Elementary North, Auditorium, 445 S. 47th St. (92113). Sub-District E, Shelia Jackson.

Presentation slides for the upcoming community budget meeting have been posted {PDF} online.