Families of the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies filled the room at Monday’s Evanston/Skokie School District 65 meeting, the first of several public hearings to discuss the possible closing of the district’s only full bilingual school. With the district facing a $7 million budget deficit, the district reported permanent cuts of at least $5 million will be required for the upcoming .
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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education has begun their search for a new district superintendent. Former superintendent Devon Horton announced his departure in April. Since then, Angel Turner has taken over as Interim Superintendent. At its Sept. 18 meeting, the board signed off on a deal with the Illinois Association of School Boards.