Those are among the potentially unpopular ideas school board members said need to be considered to help offset the prospect of severe budget cuts next year. Board asking for your ideas!

A group of students from Hillside High School say they will protest teacher layoffs and budget cuts Friday at the administration building downtown.

At the request of the Governor, the state Department of Public Instruction is expected to reduce state funding for all school systems by 3 percent for the next school year.Â