Some Easter Iowa school teachers have decided to work without pay for a few days in order to possibly save their jobs.

Furloughs, it is something we're hearing a lot about at the state level. And now it is one of the ways Central Citys small school district is dealing with the 2010 budget crisis.

The state education department is losing $330 million in funding, after a 10% budget cut across the board. Central City is losing $216,000.

The Karl Kurt, the superintendent says school days would not be cut. Rather, once school is out, teachers would have two less work days to finalize grades. Kurt, however, admits many teachers would end up working those days anyways.

"A lot of our teachers will absolutely be here working. What they would be doing is making a sacrifice, during economic times, for the sake of our community, Kurt says.

The board of education is expected to give the final approval for the furlough on Monday.

This move is unusual because it's typically not something teacher's contracts will allow. Central City's superintendent says it has been made clear to teachers that even with the furlough there is still a possibility jobs will be cut.Central City Schools May Save Money with Two Day Furlough