Medford School District faces a $15M budget shortfall due to enrollment decline, state funding loss, and inflation, planning 32 staff position cuts.

Medford School District faces a $15 million budget shortfall over the next two years due to decreased enrollment, loss of state funding, and inflation. To address this, the district plans to cut 32 staff positions, mainly through regular attrition, including 18 teacher and counselor roles, and reduce administrative and support staff. School districts across Oregon are also experiencing financial strain due to similar challenges.

April 27, 2024
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