Riverhead School District announces plan for more layoffs

The Riverhead School District continues to make changes to its 2024-2025 school year budget as it struggles with a $20 million deficit and pandemic aid comes to an end.

Comments came as the district announced that it is looking to remove 18 teaching assistant positions in addition to the elimination of 38 teaching positions."Why does it sound like the district is living paycheck to paycheck to paycheck? " one parent asked the board during public comment. "Why are you spending all your money up front and not planning later?”

"You're cutting teaching assistants for kindergartners, kids who've never been in a school setting before. The cuts should come from the top. The cuts should come from the top. You shouldn't be cutting for the most vulnerable students," voiced one parent. Parents were unhappy though that changes would come to the dual language program. Instead of it being available at multiple schools, it will be held at just one. And while students can apply, a lottery will decide who gets in.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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