Big cuts threaten Aiken schools as budget crisis deepens
Social studies chair Snyder, tied to the school by life and family, fears layoff despite 30 years of service. North Augusta High relies on 10 retirees including a counselor and IB coordinator as district boards weigh deep cuts and potential salary renegotiations to protect instruction.
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Preliminary school board budget options and cuts
The School Board approved Budget options including boosting pupil teacher ratios, eliminating the International Baccalaureate program, a district admin reorganization, halting driver education, stopping salary increases and supplements, cutting energy programs, ending signing bonuses, enforcing direct deposit, rehiring retirees by need, reducing overtime, removing playoff and band funds, trimming supply and travel budgets, reducing portable classrooms, scaling back nurse funding, and cutting middle and high school athletics funds by twenty percent along with a risk reduction insurance premium.
Retirees urge leniency as educators press on
Smith cites long service and dedication with staff staying late to support students. Rod Greenway, Bel Vedere Elementary principal and retiree, addresses the School Board urging recognition and support for retirees and asks for leniency rather than punishment as plans continue. Contact Rob Novit at movit aikenstandard.com.
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Phoenix Serial Shooter suspect on trial violent past evidence
A judge allowed the ex wife of Phoenix killer suspect Hausner to testify about threats and confrontations in which he allegedly ripped her clothes after pursuit. Hausner, 36, faces eight murders and 20 attacks in 2005 and 2006 with alleged conspirators Jeff Hausner and Samuel Dieteman.
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