SAN ANTONIO-- Probationary teachers hired after the beginning of the school year will keep their jobs in the North East Independent School District.
Eighty-nine people could have lost their jobs because of the state budget shortfall. However, the school board voted to save the jobs and use other cost-cutting measures to keep them on staff.
The board will use about $30 million of its reserve fund to boost their budget for the next two years. Sixty-nine administrative positions will be eliminated at the central office and at campuses across the district. Administrators will also be furloughed for at least two days to save money.
The district is preparing to slash $55.8 million, about 12%, from its budget. Superintendent Dr. Richard Middleton said North East ISD is facing steeper cuts than other local districts because of the wealth to pupil ratio.
Monday was also Middleton's last regular board meeting as superintendent before he retires.
