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District 200 board authorizes reductions to educational support staff after public pleas
Summary
After public comments urging the board to spare library and health aides, the District 200 board voted to authorize a reduction in force for identified educational support personnel effective May 28, 2026; the motion passed 6–1 with one dissenting vote.
The CUSD 200 Board of Education voted April 22 to adopt a resolution authorizing a reduction in force for identified educational support personnel, with the personnel actions to take effect May 28, 2026, or the last work day of the 2025–26 term, whichever is later. The motion was moved by Mr. Gerpie and seconded by Mr. Long; the roll call vote was six in favor and one opposed (Ms. Latner).
During the public‑comment period seven speakers urged the board to reconsider cuts that would reduce elementary library/LLC aides, health aides and permanent substitutes. Maria English, a parent and part‑time LLC aide, told the board that library staff manage one‑to‑one Chromebooks, troubleshoot devices and safeguard student online safety, and warned that…
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