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David Douglas superintendent warns of staff reductions amid uncertain state funding
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Superintendent Ken Richardson told the board that projected state revenue is not yet secure and the district is planning reductions that could include a small number of teaching and classified positions; county and city partner cuts could reduce services the district relies on.
Superintendent Ken Richardson told the David Douglas School Board on Thursday that the district is planning personnel and program changes while state and local funding remain uncertain.
Richardson said the district is using a working revenue figure of about $11.36 billion statewide but emphasized the number "is not, quote, unquote, secured yet." He asked board members and the community to continue advocacy at the state level, saying the figure could move if lawmakers alter revenue or spending priorities. The superintendent highlighted two state funding issues: the…
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