Freeport School Board votes to eliminate dozens of staffing positions
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport School District 145 school board voted to cut dozens of positions, including 32 certified staffing positions and more than 20 classified staff positions. “We’re incredibly sad. We’re incredibly angry. We’re incredibly anxious. This will impact our day-to-day function as we move into the 2027 school year,” shared Freeport Education […]
The Freeport School District 145 Board of Education is considering a reduction in force of 32 certified employees and 20 educational support personnel to close an $11 million budget gap by 2027.
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police Chief Chris Shenberger has retired after 27 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. Shenberger began his career with the Freeport Police Department in 1998 as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become chief in 2023. Shenberger expressed pride in his…
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport School District 145 is set to undergo major changes before the next school year, including the relocation of lots of students. District Superintendent Dr. Anna Alvarado said she is committed to her students. In November of 2024, after data was collected, Dr. Alvarado said she…