RCSD budget cuts

Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, the Rochester City School District Superintendent, announced Tuesday that the district will be getting an additional 20% cut in State funding. This brings the total loss to $128 million. It’s estimated that food and transportation cuts will be around $6 million. The district was already facing a $74 million budget gap for […]

According to the proposed budget for the Rochester City School District’s 2019-2020 school year, more than 300 jobs could be in jeopardy. If approved by interim superintendent, Dan Lowengard, the new $925 million budget could lead to a loss of 194 teaching positions within the district. Special education programs will take a hit as well. […]