Problems for the Rhinelander School District

The proposed cuts for this year's school district budget include reducing the High School Music dept. to 1/2 choir position and 1/2 band position. I really can't imagine how this scenario could function...who is willing to get paid half a salary for a job that (theoretically) takes a full 40+ hour week in the districts I've been a part of. Are they not doing lessons? Could someone fill both positions? What kind of loony bin did we move to?