OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha school district is considering cutting down on use of substitute teachers for high school juniors and seniors as it struggles to close a $5.4 million budget gap.
The World-Herald reports that Westside High School estimates that it could save $75,000 next year if fewer substitute teachers were hired.
The plan would give teachers discretion to decide if their students need a substitute teacher of can work independently. Officials say the high school already encourages such student responsibility and time management through its schedule that's similar to college.
Westside borrowed the idea from Minnesota high schools, but it hasn't been tested in the metro area. Some local officials express skepticism that it'll catch on.
A list of 30 other potential cuts could affect bus routes, summer camps and teaching staff.
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