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Bridgeport leaders warn deep cuts could hit classrooms, staff and services
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Avery and staff told the operations committee the district faces a multi‑million dollar shortfall and are preparing prioritized lists of cuts and efficiency measures; speakers warned closures and personnel reductions would likely be required if anticipated state and city funding does not materialize.
Superintendent Doctor Avery and district staff presented a detailed budget update to the Bridgeport School District operations committee, warning that the district faces a substantial shortfall and is developing prioritized options and cuts if state and local funding falls short.
The superintendent said district leaders are pulling together a menu of options and attaching dollar values to each item to show the board what would be required if the district needed to cut tens of millions of dollars. Staff described 34 audit/reform recommendations provided by state support teams and said they are implementing those recommendations while expanding use of the district’s Munis financial/HR system (reported as…
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