Akron to Have 84 Fewer Teachers this Coming School Year

The 84 cuts were necessary even after the usual end-of-year retirements, [school board President Jason] Haas said. “These 84 are not retirements — we just can’t afford them,” he said.

The reasons for the suspension of the contracts, according to Superintendent David James’ recommendation, include “decreased student enrollment, lack of program funding, curriculum changes, lack of district funds, the financial condition of the district, and economy and efficiency.”

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