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Trustees approve cuts but flag home‑hospital teacher reductions for review
Summary
Board-approved reductions include a net cut of two home‑hospital teacher allocations (from five); trustees and chief academic officer said staff will review caseload documentation and reassignment procedures after public comments raised concerns.
Trustees approved a budget reduction plan Jan. 27 that includes a net reduction of two home‑hospital teacher allocations, but several trustees and parents who submitted emails urged further review and clearer communication before implementation.
Staff told the board that the district currently budgets five home‑hospital teacher allocations and proposed deleting three while adding one full‑time position at Piccolo, resulting in a net loss of two positions. Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Vantress said the change reflects lower current caseloads and an operational approach that assigns many home‑hospital services to zoned…
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