Parents and students are speaking out against major school cuts as districts across Western Washington are facing budget shortfalls.
The district has a projected $21 million shortfall and is planning to slash about 5% of its total budget. Officials say the district plans to cut at least six administrative jobs for the next school year.Some were upset that the district plans to cut an assistant principal position at Innovation Lab High School.
State funding is tied to enrollment. The district said it lost about 600 students in the last few years and expects to lose 200 more students heading into the next school year.The Edmonds School District is among other districts dealing with a multimillion-dollar shortfall. The Edmonds School Board is holding a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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