An impending state budget crunch, and competition for young teachers is leading one northeast Nebraska school district to offer early retirement options to its teachers.
A.J. Johnson, Superintendent of the Hartington-Newcastle district, says they would like a head start on hiring teachers for next fall…..

Johnson says the early retirements would help them stabilize their budget….

Johnson says they have made the offer to their teachers……

Up to ten teachers in the district could qualify for the early retirement option.