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Beloit board deadlocks on layoffs; approves resignations and retirements amid staffing cuts
Summary
At the May 6 meeting the board failed to approve Exhibit A including proposed economic layoffs (3-3), later approved resignations and retirements; speakers warned cuts to assistant principals and physical therapy staff would harm students and could increase district costs.
The Beloit School District board on May 6 did not approve proposed economic layoffs contained in the personnel report known as Exhibit A, resulting in a 3-3 tie. The board later approved the resignations and retirements listed in Exhibit A unanimously.
Motion and vote: Board member Amy Levy moved to approve Exhibit A with the exception of items labeled "economic layoff." After discussion and a roll-call vote the board was split; the motion failed 3-3. Later in the meeting a separate motion to approve only the resignations and retirements passed unanimously.
What was discussed: Public commenters, staff and a district employee who is a licensed physical therapist detailed operational and legal concerns tied to proposed staffing reductions.
Physical therapy: Dr. Adam Weisman, a district physical therapist, told the board that reducing the district to one physical therapist would leave roughly 29 students on active caseload…
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