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Everything on the table?

Sat., May 18, 2019

It was sad to read about the people and program cuts our schools are having to make as a result of budget shortfalls. Bright young staff and valuable programs. Kids are the losers.

With all the talk of how to make the necessary cuts, I didn’t hear anything said about teachers giving back a piece of their new salary contract. Or eliminating any of the district administration positions. Were these ever considered? Why not?

Eric Green

Spokane

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