Overview: The District 49 School Board meeting was dominated by discussions of potential budget cuts affecting educational programs, staff, and the district’s future. Concerns were raised about the discontinuation of the dual language immersion (DLI) program and the reduction of the computer science pathway at Sand Creek High School, stirring passionate responses from students, parents, and educators. The board grappled with the financial realities imposed by state funding constraints, leading to difficult decisions that would reshape the district’s educational landscape.