I am a first grade teacher at Meadowlake Elementary School.  I completely understand that the budget cuts are now needed due to the mismanagement of funds by our school board. However, I am appalled at the proposal on the board agenda this evening to eliminate the position of Building Maintenance Engineer. I have taught at three different schools. Meadowlake is one of the oldest, yet the best well kept school that I have seen. As a teacher I witness daily how our maintenance engineer, truly cares about the welfare of our students. He goes above and beyond to make sure our environment is safe and orderly. As a parent I was proud to be bringing my own child to this school next year. I can only imagine the disrepair that this twenty-five year old school would be in if not for his care.  I only hope the school board would reconsider this cut.  I am sure that if they asked for teachers’ input we would be able to come up witha solution that is less devestating to our students and community