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Pittsfield Schools Assign Placeholder for $200K Budget Cut
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district found a $200,000 cost savings in computer replacements to accommodate the City Council's budget cut. The School Committee approved an $82,685,277 revised school budget on Wednesday with savings that are "essentially a placeholder." Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kristen Behnke explained that the amount allotted for hiring may exceed salary totals and could go toward the reduction.
Teacher of the Month: Elaine Hunter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Egremont Elementary School prekindergarten inclusive classroom teacher Elaine Hunter has been selected as the June Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
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