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December 2, 2012
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Carson City schools, community struggle with looming cuts

As school district officials set about cutting more than $6 million from its annual budget, there is an air of trepidation that extends even beyond classroom."It's a difficult activity for everybody involved," said Richard Stokes, superintendent of the Carson City School District. "It spills out into the community and causes a feeling of uncertainty."The dozens of teachers and other staff who may be laid off or reassigned represent more than just lost jobs, Stokes said. "These kinds of events have a tremendous opportunity for loss in terms of human capital and opportunities we can provide our students," he said. "Our …

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