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Superintendent outlines referendum priorities, shortfalls and consequences if it fails
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Bryan Garrison presented the district's April 1 referendum proposal and the priorities it funds: staff compensation and retention, academic programs and targeted reading/math support, behavioral supports and operational stability. He warned of $6.2 million in required cuts next year and an additional $8.9 million the following
Superintendent Dr. Bryan Garrison presented the School District of Beloit's April 1 referendum proposal and described the district's fiscal needs, priorities and potential program consequences if the referendum fails.
Priority buckets: Garrison said the referendum funding is organized into four priority areas: (1) staff compensation and retention, with an administration target to support raises (presentation materials cited a goal of roughly 4% to 5% for staff but noted final numbers depend on collective bargaining); (2) academic supports and curricula, including reading and math tutors (virtual and in-person) and curriculum materials; (3) behavioral supports, including assistant principals, deans and additional paraprofessionals to support interventions and classroom…
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