Families are now calling for a delay in the school board’s upcoming vote, arguing that the district needs to ensure its financial projections are accurate
NEED TO KNOW
- Two parents in Illinois discovered a $17 million error in their school district’s financial projections amid plans to close two elementary schools
- District officials acknowledged the mistake but maintained that the proposed closures and budget cuts are still necessary
- Hundreds of parents and students rallied on Oct. 26, demanding that the school board delay its upcoming vote until the district’s financial projections can be independently reviewed
Two parents in Illinois discovered a $17 million error in their school district’s budget amid the district’s plans to close two local elementary schools and eliminate more than 200 jobs.
David Azari and Alexandra Miller, whose children attend Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, uncovered the discrepancy while reviewing financial documents released by Evanston/Skokie School District 65, according to the Chicago Tribune.…