THORNTON, Colo.—A suburban school district is the latest to announce deep cuts because of anticipated state budget cuts.
The Denver Post reports that the Adams 12 Five Star school district plans to slash spending by $30 million, which could result in the loss of 185 jobs. Officials with the Thornton-based district say it will also mean larger classes and fewer student activities.
The district, the state’s fifth-largest, eliminated 188 full-time positions last year.
The proposed reductions are spurred in part by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed budget, which includes a $332 million decrease in funding for kindergarten through 12th grade. The state faces a budget shortfall of about $1 billion.
Last week, Colorado’s largest school district unveiled plans to cut spending by nearly $40 million.
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Information from: The Denver Post,
