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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
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Jeffco schools looking at $54 million in cuts for 2021-22 What might be on the chopping block and how cuts could affect your kids’ school BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
At a recent Jeffco School Board meeting, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Nicole Stewart, gave a presentation asking board members for input on where to make needed cuts in the 2021-22 budget. The District, Stewart said, is looking at the need to make $54 million in reductions in order to balance the budget. She said district staff has identified most of the reductions but needed the board’s input on finding approximately $12 million in additional cuts. COVID is the culprit. “The $54 million reduction priSEE SCHOOLS, P17
APOLOGIES Ivy, 8, and Eris, 6, Hayes play at their home in The Ridge neighborhood of Evergreen. For more fun snow pictures turn to Page 6. COURTESY PHOTO
Due to the recent heavy snowfall, delivery of this week’s paper may have been delayed.
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4 Snow storm 10 Calendar
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