Board directs administration to recommend program and position reductions amid budget concern

The Rockford Board of Education on Jan. 21 directed the superintendent and administration to prepare recommendations for discontinuing or curtailing programs and positions to reduce district expenditures. The motion to approve the "Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reduction in Programs and Positions" was made by Jamie Hillstrom and seconded by Anna Praska; the roll call vote was recorded as Gordee, Johnson, Morgan, Hillstrom, Praska and Sjodin voting in favor and none voting against.