Wichita district plans 65-70 job cuts

Wichita school leaders say they plan to cut between 65 and 70 jobs in the next round of budget cuts as the district looks to trim $30 million from next year’s budget.

Superintendent John Allison presented his “phase two” recommendations to school board members Monday.

Earlier this year the board put some construction projects on hold, including new schools and renovations proposed as part of a $370 million bond issue approved in 2008. Leaders also approved: ending leases at the Midtown Community Resource Center and the Workforce Alliance; changing start times at several early-start magnet schools; and imposing a one-day furlough for nonteaching staff.

From: Kansas