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Akron schools propose $11M budget cuts to avoid layoffs, citing state underfunding and voucher losses.
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.
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.
It must be approved by the school board and would take effect next school year.
The district faces a $58 million shortfall over three years, driven by state underfunding and $33 million in annual losses from school vouchers.
Board officials note similar financial struggles across Ohio districts including Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, and Cuyahoga Falls.
Las escuelas de Akron proponen recortes presupuestarios de $11 millones para evitar despidos, citando la falta de fondos estatales y las pérdidas de cupones.