Moorhead Area Public Schools turn to budget cuts following levy defeat [Video]

MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) – Moorhead Area Public Schools capital projects levy was voted down on November 5.

MAPS officials tell Valley News Live that since the levy failed to pass budget cuts will be “necessary.”

Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak spoke on the issue in a letter sent to parents following the levy’s defeat.

The letter said in part: “In the weeks and months ahead, we will work with the School Board to carefully examine where we can make necessary cuts, knowing that these adjustments will impact both programs and services that are central to our mission of serving every student. Our immediate task is to identify budget changes that address this funding gap while doing everything possible to uphold the quality of education our students deserve.”

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