After requesting district staff come up with options for a second phase of budget cuts and receiving two routes of action, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board did not provide direction back during its Oct. 28 meeting.
The Phase II cuts, which are slated for a Nov. 25 vote, stalled for more questions from the board.
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