Election 2023: Sioux City School Board Candidates Discuss Teacher Pay And Budget Concerns

In the final part of our series on the Sioux City School Board election, candidates delve into matters concerning school finances. Eleven candidates are vying for five positions, and Siouxland Public Media News has interviewed all of them. This installment features their thoughts on teacher pay, staffing levels, and budget cuts.

Candidates Weigh In on Staffing and Budgeting

Teacher and Counselor Staffing

The candidates express their views on teacher and counselor staffing levels within the district. Are there enough educators and counselors, or do they advocate for hiring more staff and allocating more budget resources for personnel costs?

Necessary Budget Cuts

In a discussion about fiscal responsibility, the candidates share their opinions on potential budget cuts. Which areas do they believe require trimming, and how do they propose addressing financial challenges within the school district?

Hear From the Candidates

To listen to the candidates’ responses on these critical issues, including insights from Trisha Rivers, Phil Hamman, John Meyers, Jebediah Hibbs, Lance Ehmcke, Dan Greenwell, Treyla Lee, Marguerite Cortez, Semehar Ghebrekidan, Earl Miller, and Dustin Rhoades, click the audio link above.

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