A longstanding battle to save Regional Offices of Education across the state is finally over. Bob Daiber [[Dy-ber]], President of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, says a compromise with the governor means districts can still be served effectively.
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Daiber says the reduction was necessary in order to save the offices. Governor Quinn had slashed the salaries of regional superintendents last year, but didn't provide a plan on how the offices would function without them. Lawmakers eventually found a way to pay the supes after they went five months without a check. Daiber says the reduction in regional offices means about 200 people will lose their jobs.