Fifty Ottawa teaching positions are set to be cut in the next two years.
According to media reports, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board staff is recommending cuts to 35 teaching jobs in the 2010-2011 school year and an additional 17 jobs in 2011-2012.
The cuts which will result in $2.4 million in savings for the board will dominantly affect elementary school teachers; however, five high school jobs will also get the axe including ESL positions.
Additionally, the board recommends cuts to 12 learning support teaching jobs over the next two years. These teachers are responsible for helping children with special needs like autism and other learning difficulties.
The final decision on the cuts will be made by trustees at their regular meeting on March 10.