The Toronto school board is cutting over 200 admin jobs.

218 central staff are losing their jobs, and 91 empty positions are being cut.

The school board says it's trying to minimize the impact on classrooms.

This comes after the board said it would cut teacher jobs in the new school year.

Teacher unions say over 600 teaching jobs will be cut.

The school board says there are fewer students, so they need to cut jobs.

The school board also says budget issues are a factor in the cuts.

The school board must live within its budget.

The board claims the cuts won't hurt classrooms, but this is being questioned.

A union leader says the cuts will hurt students.

Some staff who work with special education students are losing their jobs.

These staff help students with tasks like using the bathroom and fixing wheelchairs.

The union leader says the cuts will hurt students and parents.

Some community support workers will also lose their jobs.

Cafeteria workers are another group that will be cut.

The school board is also cutting outdoor education programs.

Some special education supports are being cut, but in-classroom help will stay.

A report says special education programs are not meeting student needs.

The school board says the cuts will help them support students better.

The school board wants to minimize the impact on classrooms.

Last year, the education minister appointed someone to oversee the school board's budget.

The goal is to balance the budget and support students and teachers.

The school board says there are no more cuts planned.

All affected staff have been told about the cuts.

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