Indiana school districts are implementing staff reductions and considering further cuts due to a property tax overhaul. A statewide survey revealed that many districts have already reduced support staff, and a significant majority are eliminating or planning to eliminate teaching positions. Rural districts are particularly affected, with concerns about consolidation and growing class sizes. Districts are seeking funding increases and exploring various cost-saving measures to maintain services. The financial pressures are also leading to discussions about structural changes like building consolidation in some areas.
Indianapolis, Indiana
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