Evanston parents fear School Age Child Care program could be eliminated due to budget cuts

Evanston-Skokie District 65 walks back decision to cut middle school librarians

District 65 officials announced they are reinstating their middle school library positions, following pushback from parents.

D65 board assessed childcare program, alternative deficit reduction options

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education assessed alternative spending cuts at its Monday meeting.  Board members are currently looking to complete Phase 3 of the district’s Structural Deficit Reduction Plan, which aims to cut $16 million to $18 million from the district’s budget by fiscal year 2030. The district is targeting a $6.3... The post D65 board assessed childcare program, alternative deficit reduction options appeared …

District 65 school board agrees on $969K in budget cuts

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board spent several hours debating cost-cutting measures on Monday night before unofficially agreeing to $969,376 in additional budget reductions, which would bring the district well beyond the $6.3 million in cuts needed for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The board had previously tentatively agreed to $660,000 in cuts. But after the all-but-certain reinstatement of middle school librarians was announced Frid…

Evanston parents fear School Age Child Care program could be eliminated due to budget cuts

The Evanston Skokie School District 65 needs to slash over $6 million, and the future is uncertain for the district-run childcare program.