10-26-2017, 02:59 PM
Hello!
I will be evaluating our maker space, The Maker Spot. We plan on continuing our maker space but as of right now do not have a full budget. We are sustaining the space enough to help replace consumables, but we cannot add new programs, add staff, or provide any new equipment without a healthy budget. We've been told we may be able to add a 1.5% increase to next year's budget for our maker space, which will provide funds for 1 FT employee and one new equipment, but this is not guaranteed. In August we celebrated our second year of being open. We'd like to continue providing this opportunity to Texas residents, but we need to evaluate and assess the usage, use of space, and look for funding opportunities.
I will be evaluating our maker space, The Maker Spot. We plan on continuing our maker space but as of right now do not have a full budget. We are sustaining the space enough to help replace consumables, but we cannot add new programs, add staff, or provide any new equipment without a healthy budget. We've been told we may be able to add a 1.5% increase to next year's budget for our maker space, which will provide funds for 1 FT employee and one new equipment, but this is not guaranteed. In August we celebrated our second year of being open. We'd like to continue providing this opportunity to Texas residents, but we need to evaluate and assess the usage, use of space, and look for funding opportunities.