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CMSD's International Baccalaureate program is being moved to John Hay High School as the district consolidates schools, but not all the teachers are going with it.

CMSD is consolidating buildings and laying off staff. The district says it's in a difficult spot due to state funding has not kept up with rising costs.

The layoffs for teachers, administrators and others were approved despite the audience protesting and booing the board and district leaders.

The cuts for administrators, teachers and others come as the district plans to close 29 schools starting in the fall to reign in its overall budget.

The news of teacher layoffs comes as the district says it will announce details of layoffs for all staff groups on Tuesday, amid a major consolidation plan.

The layoffs for an undetermined number of teachers, administrators and others come as CMSD prepares to close 29 schools for the academic year beginning in fall 2026.

The new president, a librarian who's worked at the district for 25 years, will represent educators as the district moves forward with a building consolidation plan.

School officials say now is the time for families to choose their school for next year, but only 50% of those affected by the consolidation have signed up so far.

A prominent Black pastor's visits to CMSD schools are raising concerns about separation of church and state at a district struggling to address chronic absenteeism.

School boards in Cleveland and Akron discussed financial forecasts this week that show major cuts will be needed to avoid running out of cash in the next three years.