Duluth school district sets budget reduction goals at $4.28M amid funding deficit

Duluth school district sets budget reduction goals at $4.28M amid funding deficit

DULUTH — Facing a $4 million budget shortfall, the School Board announced plans during its regular meeting to reduce its general fund by $4.28 million for next year. “That's more than we targeted; we targeted $4 million,” said John Magas, district superintendent. “But we also know that as we head into the year, there are going to be other things that are needed. … So we wanted to make sure that we went slightly above target, so that we had just …