Hatboro Hopes To Avoid Teacher Furloughs

The Hatboro-Horsham School District hopes to prevent imposing mandatory furloughs on any teachers, according to a report by The Intelligencer.

The catch may be that some teachers will need to be transferred to other schools due to a shift in student population, according to the report.

The school district’s enrollment is continuing to decline, which is one of the main conditions that can lead to furloughs, the report states.

Staff realignment can also lead to furloughs, according to state law.

The school district board approved the preliminary budget on Monday night, which would raise taxes 1.9 percent and improve the district’s financial situation, the report states.

The law states that teachers may not be placed on furlough due to financial hardship in the school district.