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Board splits on personnel package; motion to approve Exhibit A minus economic layoffs fails 3‑3, resignations and retirements approved
Summary
After hours of discussion about proposed staff reductions and vacant positions, the board deadlocked 3‑3 on a motion to approve Exhibit A except for economic layoffs; the board later approved resignations and retirements from Exhibit A by unanimous vote. Speakers raised concerns about cutting a physical therapist and assistant principals.
The Beloit School District Board of Education faced divided votes May 6 over Exhibit A — the administration’s list of personnel actions that would take effect as the district addresses a major budget gap.
Board member Amy Levy moved to approve Exhibit A with the exception of items labeled “economic layoff”; Megan Miller seconded. On a roll call the motion failed 3‑3 (Megan Miller, Brian Nichols and Amy Levy voted yes; Joanne Ruh, Juan Romero and Tia Johnson voted no). After that vote board members subsequently approved the resignations and retirements listed in Exhibit A unanimously.
Discussion focused on two particularly contested…
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