SPS budget cuts key programs, staffing

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Public Schools Board of Education adopted a budget last Monday that includes reductions to the district’s Dual Immersion Program and over 30 job cuts in addition to the district’s mid-year layoffs.

Like many other districts across Oregon, SPS continues to face financial challenges driven by reduced revenue, declining enrollment, and rising operational costs. To align staffing with declining enrollment and meet budget requirements, SPS is proposing significant staffing reductions compared to the…