The Washington suburbs’ two best and largest school systems will lose some luster next fiscal year because of impending budget cuts, but both are trying to spread the pain evenly across programs.
Chopping block
Select budget cuts to Montgomery and Fairfax schools
Montgomery:
13 librarian positions
29 academic intervention teachers
15 literacy coaches
11 middle school staff development teachersFairfax:
130 core high school teachers
80 core middle school teachers
234 core elementary teachers
14 librarian positions
Select budget cuts to Montgomery and Fairfax schools
Montgomery:
13 librarian positions
29 academic intervention teachers
15 literacy coaches
11 middle school staff development teachersFairfax:
130 core high school teachers
80 core middle school teachers
234 core elementary teachers
14 librarian positions
Both Montgomery and Fairfax counties are reducing the number of teachers available for unique learners — students with special needs, or in special magnet and career training programs. Both districts, too, have been forced to trim their library staffs.
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