June 3, 2009 in City

Teachers will be recalled

Spokane schools to rescind 85 percent of layoffs

Jody Lawrence-Turner jodyl@spokesman.com, (509) 459-5593

Most of the 103 teachers, counselors and librarians who received layoff notices from Spokane Public Schools in May can expect phone calls soon telling them they’re rehired.

About 85 percent will be recalled “most likely by the end of the school year,” Assistant Superintendent Staci Vesneske said Tuesday.

“The remaining 15 (percent) are on hold until we know exactly what will happen with the (federal) stimulus money,” she said.

District officials had to notify enough teachers to allow flexibility for the worst budget possibility. But as the financial picture becomes clearer – and improves – and the school board …

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