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Arlington ISD Cuts 307 Jobs Amid Budget Crisis | Texas News
Arlington ISD is slashing 307 positions—including STEM lab managers and cafeteria monitors—to close a $60 million budget gap, as enrollment drops and the district seeks to streamline operations. While cuts hit support staff and assistant principals, Superintendent Matt Smith says the moves are necessary to adapt to shrinking student numbers and financial realities. Parents mourn the loss of personal connections these roles foster, though officials stress STEM education won’t suffer. Amid tough choices, the district is also pausing raises after years of increases, signaling a broader…
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