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What classroom supply budgets and non-staff resources are being cut?

What We Know

Beyond cutting staff, the district is also reducing money for classroom supplies, department materials, and other non-payroll items. These cuts directly affect what teachers can provide in the classroom. The full list of non-staff cuts has not been widely shared with the public.

Sources

  • FY27 Budget Documents Fy27Budgetbook 3.23.26

    The March 23 budget book includes non-personnel budget reductions across departments.

  • FY27 Budget Documents FY27 Budget Workshop I Slides - March 2, 2026

    The March 2 slides listed non-staff budget cuts alongside the proposed staffing reductions.

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