A dozen Seattle schools will have different start times in the fall of 2024 – a sign that the district is looking everywhere to save money.
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 NewsSEATTLE — School start times are changing for some Seattle schools to help the district save money as it. The district says the changes help with streamlining school bus schedules so it can provide the service with fewer bus drivers.
“It’s going to be a little hard but I think we can get by. We can make it, it’s just going to be a little hassle,” said Kassandra Hernandez, a grandparent. Like many districts, SPS is losing federal funding that dried up after the pandemic. Districts have also lost state funding along with falling enrollment.fundraised more than $100,000“Luckily we were able to do that, but it’s been tough, especially at this school – we lost maybe 25 percent of our students over Covid,” Snyder said.
During the school board meeting on Wednesday, May 10, the board talked in part about cutting 69 central office positions, saving about $10 million dollars. About 20 of those jobs will be layoffs, while others are through retirement and moving people around. Superintendent Brent Jones said Wednesday night that some of the positions were “key roles” and the district will have to figure out how to work without those employees.
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