Cobb County (Ga.) district cuts 734 positions

Preliminary budget also calls for 5 furlough days and increased class sizes

May 14, 2010

From The Atlanta Journal Constitution: The Cobb County (Ga.) school board has approved a preliminary budget that cuts 734 positions -- including 579 teachers. The $819.4 million spending plan furloughs teachers five days, increases class sizes to maximum levels and cuts the school year by five days.