In North Andover, a 10% budget increase approved by the School Committee was inadequate, leaving a $3.5 million gap that jeopardized educational services. This prompted a significant student protest where hundreds of North Andover High School students walked out to support their teachers, who faced layoffs. The rally highlighted students' solidarity with educators, amidst cuts affecting around 40 teaching positions due to financial challenges. Kittredge Elementary School’s temporary closure was also announced to conserve resources for future rebuild efforts, revealing the ongoing struggle in maintaining school services amid budget constraints.
"I thought it was important that our teachers saw that their students really do care," Theresa Lister, a junior who helped organize the demonstration, told The Boston Globe.
Superintendent Pamela Lahtrop noted that the budget approved was still $3.5 million short of what was needed to maintain current services despite a nearly 10 percent increase.
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