Salem-Keizer School District

After the fatal shooting of a Salem high schooler last March — and rising concerns of gun violence in schools across the country today — Salem-Keizer Public Schools leaders say they need another layer of prevention to protect students.

The latest round outlines $40 million in reductions. Combined with cuts announced in December, it’s the biggest reduction Salem-Keizer has seen in over a decade.

Oregon education and labor officials announced Monday they’re giving schools more than $10 million in grants for career technical programs.Hillsboro High…