OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oshkosh school board now has just over a month to determine ways to close a $6 million structural deficit.
Board members learned more Wednesday about the specific jobs proposed for reduction or elimination. Those include 11 Central Office positions, nearly 14 staff members at the district level, nearly 34 elementary and secondary level jobs and nearly 12 preK-elementary positions. That would save nearly $6.5 million.
Superintendent Bryan Davis says those proposals come after getting input for school administrators………..
Board member Molly Smiltneek questions the tight timeframe for making a decision regardless of impact……….
Teacher Erin Quesnel-Jobs says the proposed elimination of two Peer Coaches would add to the pressures facing new educators………..
Spanish teacher Michelle Jones believes remaining teachers can only pick up so much slack………..
Oshkosh West senior Delaney Smith takes issue with the benefits of eliminating or reducing instructors in electives like music, drama and yearbook………..
Isaac Consdine-Buelow, a school newspaper editor and Oshkosh West junior, says skills learned in school electives benefit the community long-term……….
Between now and Jan. 9, the district will review, refine and make public the final budget recommendations. Final decisions are expected by Jan. 14.
