Schools

Popular Region 15 Music Teacher's Position Eliminated: Report

A budget referendum will be held in May.

SOUTHBURY/MIDDLEBURY, CT — The Region 15 Board of Education approved a $69.1 million spending plan for fiscal 2018-19, which includes a 2.4 percent increase, the Republican-American reports.

The approved budget means that Memorial Middle School orchestra teacher Salena Walker's position will be eliminated, which many parents and students vehemently opposed. Officials insist no music offerings will be sacrificed, the Rep-Am reports.

The district's enrollment is declining by 110 students next year. A referendum is scheduled for May 2.

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