USD 457 boards votes to raise LOB for library paras
The USD 457 board voted 5-1 to raise the local option budget by 1.3 million dollars to fund library paras and programs. Dissenting member Jeff Crist urged separate votes on cuts and levy increases, citing strong convictions. Superintendent Atha said the move buys time to study each position and possibly preserve jobs for paras amid district budget pressures.
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Library para positions face cut at USD 457 meeting
Edith Scheuerman’s library paraprofessional team and 13 other district roles were targeted for removal to trim the next year’s budget. The board instead voted to raise the local option budget by 1.3 million dollars, allocating 300 thousand to preserve the 14 para positions and keep the library functioning with teaching duties emphasized by Wartman and Blackwood.
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