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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

At K-5 levels, budget cuts cause friction

At K-5 levels, budget cuts cause friction

Varshini Ramanathan, Editor-in-Chief Feb 13, 2019

Superintendent of Schools Everett Olsen proposed budget cuts to the School Committee in January in order to meet a $1.2 million deficit between his requested 3.3% increase and Town Manager Jodi Ross' allocated 1.6% (not counting the money for teacher salary overrides). Due to decreasing enrollment at...