Canton City Schools brace for cuts as $17 million deficit looms

While students enjoy their winter breaks, leaders in Canton City Schools are working on their own math problem. The district is tasked with trimming millions from its budget as it faces a $17 million shortfall by 2028.

“We’re going to do the best we can, we’re going to work really hard to protect the things that are core to what we do,” said CCS Superintendent Jeff Talbert on Tuesday.

He explained the district’s five-year financial forecast was promising last year, but said the relative financial security was upended by policy decisions…

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