Franklin Township Budget To Cost 50 Teahcers Their Jobs

Last updated on Thursday, February 11, 2010

(FRANKLIN, IN) - The Franklin Township School Board has approved a package of budget cuts.

The cuts would close two elementary schools and cost 50 teachers their jobs.

The cuts also include a new student fee to ride the bus and play sports.

Superintendent Walter Bourke presented the cuts Wednesday night to fill a $6.7 million dollar budget shortfall.

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