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Board members push back on cuts to home‑hospital instruction and student supports
Summary
Multiple board members warned they would withhold support for the preliminary budget unless the district protects home‑hospital instruction, social workers, counselors and restorative supports; administrators said a transition plan and targeted restorations will be presented if changes proceed.
Several board members told the Rochester superintendent on April 14 that proposed reductions to home‑hospital instruction and some student‑support roles are unacceptable without clear transitional plans.
Commissioner LeBron said on the record she would not vote for “major changes to programs or services that do not have a transitional plan” for families and staff and stressed that home‑hospital services are not a one‑size‑fits‑all intervention. Commissioner Fineman and others likewise highlighted the program’s role for students who cannot be in class and worried about…
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