FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport School District 145 Board of Education is poised to approve a sweeping reduction in force Tuesday night that would eliminate dozens of certified and support staff positions at the end of the 2025‑26 school year, part of an effort to close a growing budget gap projected to reach $11 million by fiscal year 2027.
According to board documents, the district currently faces a $7 million deficit, with state officials requiring a $5.8 million deficit‑reduction plan to stabilize finances. Without significant cuts, administrators warn the shortfall could climb sharply next school year.
The reductions, which require formal board approval, would affect teachers, administrators, and educational support personnel across multiple buildings and departments…