Elgin School District Notifies Teachers Of Layoffs
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Pink slips were landing in the mailboxes of teachers and non-union staff members in Elgin School District U-46 on Tuesday.
The school board has approved layoffs of 263 teachers, although most of them likely will be recalled next school year. More than 200 non-union support personnel also were receiving layoff notices.
By law, the district must notify teachers of layoffs at least 45 days before the end of the school year.
According to the district, the teacher layoffs are based on approval ratings, and time of service.
U-46 CEO Tony Sanders said the reductions were the result of declining enrollment, expansion of a dual language program, and changes in classroom staffing.
