HAMILTON PUBLIC BOARD PRELIMINARY BUDGET CUTS 84 SCHOOL JOBS

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A preliminary budget for Hamilton’s public schools cuts the equivalent of nearly 84 full-time jobs this September, although many positions are expected to be reinstated before then.

A preliminary budget for Hamilton’s public schools cuts the equivalent of nearly 84 full-time jobs this September, although many positions are expected to be reinstated before then.

School-based staffing estimates presented for the 2023-24 school year cut 26 elementary teachers, 31 educational assistants or child and youth care practitioners, eight designated early childhood educators, six office staff, a vice-principal and 13 custodians.

The reductions are offset by the addition of 1.3 secondary teachers, resulting in 4,688.74 positions overall.