MLSD to cut about 100 teachers; further cuts coming
The Moses Lake School District announced Monday that it will cut about 100 teacher positions for the 2024-25 school year, part of an effort to compensate for a shortfall of more than $20 million. Those cuts will likely impact maintenance of school equipment, extracurriculars and other programs.
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The Moses Lake School Board will have its fourth meeting in less than a week Tuesday evening to address the needed steps to address budget concerns after its operations levy failed twice this year. Staffing issues are a significant concern with about 80% of the district's budget dedicated to paying employees, including teachers.
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The slides from this photo forward were the presentation during the May 11, 2024 Moses Lake School Board meeting.
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MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will start the next school year with about 100 fewer teachers, according to an MLSD press release.
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