The board introduced the $125 million school budget for 2016-2017 on March 21, which includes 15 staff cuts, 11 of them teachers.
The board voted, 8-1, on the budget, which included $111 million to be raised from property taxes that will increase the average Maplewood homeowner's tax bill by $226. Board member Johanna Wright was the lone opposing vote.
Among the staff cuts are 14 positions at Columbia High School, nine of them teachers. Those CHS teacher cuts include two science teachers, two math teachers, two language teachers, and one teacher each in English language arts, social studies, and physical education.
But the biggest hit for many is the loss of two librarian/media specialists, one from the middle schools and one from the high school.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the Board offices, 525 Academy St.
Show up, tell them what you think, ask a question or give a pat on the back.
Remember, this is your money they are spending and they work for you!
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