Cincinnati Schools Trim $13.7 Million Deficit By Cutting Open Positions, Adjusting Budget
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Cincinnati Public Schools leaders discussed eliminating open positions in elementary schools to address a $13.7 million budget gap. The school board received an update on the situation during a meeting on Monday night.
Key Highlight:
– The district’s treasurer, Jennifer Wagner, reported reducing the budget gap to $9.78 million.
– Wagner briefed the board on the efforts of a team comprising union leaders and administration to address the $13 million shortfall.
– $4 million in cuts have been made, primarily by eliminating 26 open positions in elementary schools and adjusting the budget for paraprofessionals and special education roles.
– The team analyzed enrollment projections and concluded that the open positions in elementary schools did not need to be filled.
– Further measures being considered include adjusting vendor contracts under $200,000 to reduce the deficit.
– Wagner emphasized the goal of avoiding cuts that would negatively impact students, education, or career opportunities.
– The task force will assess additional vacancies and determine whether to fill them immediately or postpone hiring.
– Another progress report is scheduled for a meeting on Wednesday, June 12.
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