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The District 55 School Board passed its final round of cuts, prioritizing a list of the final 10 items on a proposed reduction list from the board's July 12 meeting.

Members of the board wanted additional time to consider the cuts and allow time for new developments with regard to revenues. The board entered a work session to discuss the proposals Monday night, reaching consensus on the cuts within about 45 minutes.

The board unanimously approved the proposal during the regular meeting that followed. Present were Leena Neuschwander, Billie Weber, Chanz Keeney, Dale Keene, Chairman Jason R...