More Job Cuts In Baldwin County Schools

More Job Cuts In Baldwin County Schools (Added: August 20, 2009)

The axe is falling on more jobs in the Baldwin County School System. Despite emotional pleas Thursday night at a special school board meeting the decision has been made to cut 180 positions. (more)

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The axe is falling on more jobs in the Baldwin County School System. Despite emotional pleas Thursday night at a special school board meeting, the decision has been made to cut 180 positions.

By: Emily Forrester | WKRG-TV
Published: August 21, 2009

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In one month, more people in Baldwin County will be out of a job. Thursday night, the Baldwin County School Board approved more job cuts. Support staff at schools will be cut. The cuts include nurses, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and clerical workers. The county is facing a $56 million dollars budget shortfall. The cuts take effect September 30. Next week, the school board is holding an emergency meeting with state and federal officials. The emergency financial summit is Thursday, August 27. Alabama Revenue Commissioner Tim Russell and Congressman Jo Bonner will be there.