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Board debate over Title II-funded teacher supports surfaces as budget is adopted; motion to halt cuts fails
Summary
Board members and staff debated proposed cuts to Title II-funded instructional support positions during the same hearing that adopted the final budget; a motion to remove the cuts from the budget failed.
The School Board of Broward County heard prolonged discussion on Title II federal grant reductions and how the district will preserve teacher coaching, mentoring and professional development after staff said the district lost federal grant funding tied to enrollment declines.
Board member Mrs. Rupert pressed district leaders for specifics about reductions to Title II-funded instructional staff, saying the district planned to cut positions in the Department of Professional Learning and Development and asking how the district would continue credentialing, coaching and new-teacher support with fewer staff. Dr. Kona, the district's chief academic officer, told the board the Title II allocation for the…
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