The state's third-largest school district is facing a $138 million budget shortfall and planning drastic cuts, including slashing librarian and teacher positionsCYPRESS, Texas — The fight over looming budget cuts in Cy-Fair ISD continued at Monday night's board meeting. Parents packed into the board room keeping up the fight to save jobs in the district. is facing a $138 million budget deficit next school year and looking to slash librarians and hundreds of teaching positions.
Parents and students held signs in support of librarians who are on the chopping block. Every single speaker spoke out against the district's plans and in support of librarians and teachers. The state legislature didn't significantly increase funding for local school districts this past session due to an ongoing debate over school vouchers, a priority for Abbott.
"We need librarians, they empower, encourage, and create safe spaces for growing critical thinkers," said another parent."It bears repeating, they're the heart of our schools. Please find another way to reorganize your staff."
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