The Peabody school committee meeting drew attention to critical concerns regarding school staffing and student mental health after the tragic suicide of a student. A budget shortfall, stemming from a $1.6 million decrease in state funding, threatens to cut 24 staff positions. Teachers and parents voiced the urgent need for adequate support staff to ensure students' well-being and address mental health challenges exacerbated by incidents like the death of 14-year-old Jason Bernard, who suffered from bullying. The local community is rallying for improvements to prevent such tragedies.
Without the proper number of teachers, counselors, support staff, paraprofessionals ... we will drown,
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