March 23rd,2024-CINCINNATI, Ohio-Cincinnati Public Schools is facing budget cuts and is considering transitioning grades 6-8 to middle schools. The board has been working to balance the budget, making decisions such as consolidating bus routes and reducing stipends for athletics. Some board members are concerned about the timing of this transition given the ongoing budget issues. However, Board President Eve Bolton believes the transition aligns with the district’s long-term goals and could save money in the future. Superintendent Iranetta Wright proposed alternatives like expanding walking distances for buses and using public transportation for older students, but these were rejected. The board also rejected a proposal to cut resource coordinator positions. Cincinnati Public Schools is facing budget cuts and is considering transitioning grades 6-8 to middle schools. The board has been working to balance the budget, making decisions such as consolidating bus routes and reducing stipends for athletics. Some board members are concerned about the timing of this transition given the ongoing budget issues. However, Board President Eve Bolton believes the transition aligns with the district’s long-term goals and could save money in the future. Superintendent Iranetta Wright proposed alternatives like expanding walking distances for buses and using public transportation for older students, but these were rejected. The board also rejected a proposal to cut resource coordinator positions.
