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Instruction committee approves $1.2 million in curriculum and professional‑learning cuts for referral to full board
Summary
The Bridgeport Board of Education Instruction & Support Services Committee voted to approve a package of curriculum and professional‑learning reductions projected to save about $1.2 million and referred the package to the full board for final action.
The Instruction & Support Services Committee on Monday approved and referred to the full Board of Education a package of curriculum and professional‑learning reductions that district staff said will produce roughly $1.2 million in savings.
The measures are intended to reduce the district’s reliance on multiple outside licenses and trainings while steering teachers to state‑provided or district‑adapted resources. “These recommendations are projected to reach a significant cost savings of approximately $1,200,000,” said Marj Hughes, executive director of school training.
Nut graf: Committee members and staff presented a list of licenses, pilots and professional‑learning contracts the administration proposes to…
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