Richland School District 2 is eliminating 41.5 positions as it braces for a nearly $25 million revenue shortfall driven by expected enrollment declines. The cuts, approved by the board in a 6-1 vote, sparked a heated exchange between board members during a March 24 meeting.
Here are key takeaways:
• Of the 41.5 eliminated positions, employees in 31 roles will be transferred to other budgeted positions. Another 9.5 were already vacant, and the fate of one position is still being determined. No teaching positions were cut…