St. Paul schools delay vote on midyear EL teacher cuts
The St. Paul school board unanimously voted Tuesday night to postpone a decision on midyear cuts to English Learner teaching positions, leaving potential layoffs unresolved as the district seeks alternatives.[1]
District leaders said enrollment is 542 students below projections, creating an estimated $4.9 million budget shortfall for this year.[1] The board directed staff to develop at least one alternative to reduce or avoid midyear cuts and set a deadline to vote no later than Oct. 30.[1]
St. Paul Public Schools says more than 60% of the EL enrollment decline occurred during and after Operation Metro Surge.[1] District leaders attribute the drop to federal immigration policy and to the operation, which they say caused sudden withdrawals of students.[1]
Officials warned that without corrective action district reserve funds could fall below the mandated 5% of annual operating expenditures.[1] Trustees must vote by Oct. 30 to approve reductions or adopt staff alternatives meant to close the gap.[1]
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- The St. Paul school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to postpone a decision on midyear cuts to English Learner teaching positions.
- St. Paul Public Schools reports 542 fewer EL students than projected, producing an estimated $4.9 million budget gap for this year.
- District leaders say more than 60% of the EL enrollment decline happened during and after Operation Metro Surge and attribute the drop to federal immigration policy and the operation.
- The board directed staff to develop at least one alternative option to reduce or avoid midyear cuts and must vote no later than Oct. 30.
- Officials warn that without corrective action, district reserve funds could dip below the mandated 5% of annual operating expenditures.
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