Lorain Schools Lose $1M, Cut Jobs, Programs
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Lorain City Schools, facing a $6.4 million funding loss over the last ten months, approved deep budget cuts, eliminating 167 jobs and academic programs. The cuts, a 24% reduction in total budget, were exacerbated by the countys expanded homestead exemption, costing schools $1 million. Board members highlighted the impact on students, including lost teachers, paraprofessionals, and mental health support. The exemption, funded locally with no state reimbursement, was enabled by Ohios latest budget but not consulted with schools. County commissioners defended the move, aiming to ease tax hikes, but acknowledged schools struggles from broader state changes.
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