Staff at Southern Berkshire schools received layoff notices on May 19. Superintendent Brian Ricca confirmed 21.3 full-time-equivalent positions are being cut. The district faces a budget deficit exceeding $1 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The teachers union president reported widespread anger and a sense of betrayal among staff. Ricca plans to propose rehiring some laid-off staff using available excess funds.
Sheffield, Massachusetts
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