The Cave Creek Unified School District is keenly aware of the challenges faced across America in 2020 resulting from COVID – 19. Many sectors of the economy have suffered because of closures, quarantines, and the associated effects of the pandemic. The Cave Creek Unified School District is no exception. In January 2020, enrollment in the District was 5,488, and today, enrollment is approximately 5,100 or a decrease of approximately 400 students. Since the number of students attending school dictates the District’s budget, the District is facing a potential budget shortfall in fiscal year 2022 of approximately $4.1 million dollars, which represents a budget reduction of over 11%. This would be difficult in anyone’s budget but especially difficult when salary and benefits for employees equal 80% of the district’s operating budget.