RPS reveals plan if $19.4 million referendum fails

RPS plan if referendum fails

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(ABC 6 News) — In Rochester, the school board is coming together to discuss possible options if November’s referendum fails to pass again.

RPS is asking voters to fork over $20 million annually for the next 10 years. Tonight’s school board agenda details plans to fill the possible funding gap by closing three elementary schools (increasing class sizes by three students), reducing central office positions, and removing proposed student enrichment plans.