Columbus City Schools is facing significant financial challenges, necessitating an additional $50 million in budget reductions. The school board has directed the superintendent and treasurer to identify these cuts by December 31st. This action follows a projected $109 million budget shortfall due to reduced state funding. The district previously approved $50.6 million in cuts, impacting substitute teachers, administrative roles, and bus routes. Officials anticipate that full-time teachers will likely face layoffs in this next round of reductions.
Columbus, Ohio
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