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3 months agoLong Island school district announces dozens of layoffs in face of $3.6 million deficit
Amityville School District on Long Island is facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit and has announced 47 layoffs in the district, including teachers and security personnel.
Parents are concerned about the impact of the cuts on their children's education and are considering alternatives like private school due to rising tuition and potential classroom size increases.
The district attributes the deficit to increased costs for children with special needs, charter school enrollment, security, and health insurance, but there are questions about accountability for how the deficit was incurred. [ more ]