Hernando County school leaders held a workshop on Tuesday to discuss the district's budget.
Some things already got the ax, but there are still tough decisions ahead to cut millions from the district's budget.
When students head back to class in Hernando in a few months they will notice some changes. The district is facing a projected $12 million shortfall for the 2015-2016 school year thanks to declining enrollment and the loss of a half cent sales tax.
"I don't think anybody would want to be in this situation," said school board chairman Gus Guadagnino.
At the workshop, school board members got a sobering taste of what's ahead. They decided courtesy busing should go and there will be some unpaid furlough days for employees. There's also still talk of closing some schools.
School leaders want to try to save music, art and sports classes, but down the line those still might have to go or involve a fee. Board members also want to do their best to cut as few teaching jobs as possible.
"We are the largest employer in the county," said school board member Mark Johnson. "We do not get a lot of help from the county commission. If we did, we might not be in this position."
During the workshop some new ideas were kicked around to save money like getting rid of school resource officers.
The school board has to come up with a balanced budget by September. They'll meet again to go over things later this month.