The Freeport School District 145 board recently voted to eliminate dozens of staff positions because of a projected $11 million budget deficit.
They mostly cut support staff along with some certified teachers and a few administrators.
“Were definitely going to see students who struggle with reading and math be impacted at the elementary level,” said Kelly Everding, president of the Freeport Education Association and a history teacher at the high school. “Were going to see students who utilize the library and library lessons impacted. Were going to see students who need social emotional support impacted.
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