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Teachers, nurses and librarians urge Beloit board to spare classroom staff, health and library positions
Summary
At a May 12 special board meeting, multiple staff and community members urged the School District of Beloit to preserve dual‑language staffing at Hackett, retain nursing leadership and avoid library and student‑support cuts, citing student safety and learning impacts.
Several teachers, nurses and other staff told the School District of Beloit Board of Education on May 12 that proposed budget cuts would harm student safety and learning.
Jessica Weed, a 26‑year teacher at Hackett, told the board the school’s split K–3 dual‑language configuration is showing “extreme growth” in reading and that the district should "rely on data, not feelings" when considering reassigning bilingual staff. She said a 19‑page presentation from Hackett staff and follow‑up data demonstrating growth were not given adequate consideration before a district decision was communicated.
Emily Ray, a district school nurse, framed the proposed elimination of two RNs and the director of school health as a safety…
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