GLOCESTER, R.I. (WPRI) — The Glocester Town Council faced a packed room Thursday night as teachers and residents voiced concerns over deep cuts to the school district's budget.

The council approved $840,000 less than what the Glocester School Committee originally requested. According to Superintendent Dr. Renee Palazzo, the district is legally required to adjust its budget based on the appropriation.

As a result, 13 teacher assistant positions will be eliminated at the end of this school year. Additional roles left vacant through attrition will also not be refilled.

Longtime Glocester teacher Erin McPhee addressed the council, criticizing how drastic the cuts are.

"I have been around for a very, very, long time. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly and I've never seen it this ugl

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