They were done in September of 2024. Once we realized that the school district was facing that $300 million structural deficit. That was when we learned that We had 340 school-based positions within the School District of Philadelphia that were critical to the progress that our students were making. And we immediately sought out a remedy to stave off those 340 school based cuts. I'm here today proudly with our Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Dr. Watlington and President Streeter to affirm that we have delivered for the School District of Philadelphia today. (03:10–03:27)
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