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Budget Vote Aftermath

It was a unanimous decision. Last Thursday night the Rochester City School District voted to cut more jobs in order to operate on a balanced budget for the remainder of this school year. Some programs that were slated for cuts prior to Thursday’s meeting, such as the Young Mothers program, will remain in tact but not without the loss of three positions. The approved plan eliminates 78 teacher and counselor positions.

The Teachers Union votes this week on the proposal passed by the school board.

Mayor William Johnson is frustrated with the slow response by Superintendent Clifford Janey to correct the budget errors found earlier in the school year. Janey said the process of looking at next year’s budget to determine future challenges will begin this week. Janey has already stated that more layoffs can be expected for next year.

Need to Know goes inside one city school to find out how it’s students and staff may be affected and what may happen next year. Need to Know will hold a panel discussion with Rochester City School District leaders and local government representatives to find out what’s on the horizon for next year’s school budget and Albany might respond.

Thursday, February 7,
8:00 p.m. on Need to Know

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