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flag Akron schools propose $11M budget cuts to avoid layoffs, citing state underfunding and voucher losses.

flag Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley unveiled a revised $11 million budget plan to avoid widespread layoffs, using attrition, role consolidation, and delayed purchases like textbooks and laptops—saving over $3 million. flag The plan includes cutting department budgets by 6.5%, eliminating some open positions, downgrading six dean roles to part-time, and laying off one art therapist. flag It must be approved by the school board and would take effect next school year. flag The district faces a $58 million shortfall over three years, driven by state underfunding and $33 million in annual losses from school vouchers. flag Board officials note similar financial struggles across Ohio districts including Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, and Cuyahoga Falls.

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