Grands Forks学校削减了440万美元, Grand Forks schools cut $4.4M, eliminating staff, courses, and music amid community pushback.

大福克斯学校董事会批准了2026-2027学年预算削减440万美元,尽管社区反对,还是通过了第7-2项措施。 The Grand Forks School Board approved $4.4 million in budget cuts for the 2026-2027 school year, passing the measure 7-2 despite community opposition. 削减是更广泛财政努力的一部分,包括取消工作人员职位、降低毕业要求、削减低入学率课程和音乐节目。 The cuts, part of a broader fiscal effort, include eliminating staff positions, reducing graduation requirements, and cutting low-enrollment courses and music programs. 虽然董事会在2月9日的会议上没有最后确定所有具体的削减,但它承认需要艰难的选择来解决资金短缺问题。 While the board did not finalize all specific reductions during the February 9 meeting, it acknowledged the need for tough choices to address financial shortfalls. 公众评论对缺乏投入表示沮丧,并对学生服务和教育质量受到的影响表示关切。 Public comments expressed frustration over lack of input and concern about impacts on student services and education quality. 该区将继续评估各种备选办法,预期在即将举行的会议上作出进一步决定。 The district will continue evaluating options, with further decisions expected in upcoming meetings.