Thursday, January 3, 2008

Lakewood school board to vote on layoffs

District administrators have recommended that the Board of Education lay off 32 school employees, including six full-time teachers, Assistant Superintendent of Schools William Andersen confirmed today.
The firings represent the latest, and most significant, set of cuts since the district realized in November it has a budget shortfall of more than $1 million.
The positions recommended to be eliminated include a dozen secretaries, six elementary teachers, a social worker and psychologist from the child study team, and a number of guidance counselors.
Despite the cuts, school officials predict there will be little to no impact on pupils.
The board could vote on the layoffs as soon as tomorrow during an emergency meeting at 1 p.m.
APP

No comments: