At least 3,200 teachers and staff at Los Angeles Unified School District schools could be laid off if the board approves a proposed plan to reduce its workforce.
KNX News’ Karen Adams reported that many of the jobs on the line are I.T. positions.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the workforce reduction, part of a $1.4 billion stabilization plan, is needed as the district faces declining enrollment and one-time funding going away.
“This approach reflects a deliberate effort to shield students and frontline educators and support staff from the most severe impacts of this fiscal downturn,” he said.
District officials say the reduction is expected to save roughly $250 million, but many are pushing back.
Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of the union United Teachers Los Angeles, is expected to address the board. She called the plan “unacceptable.”
“It is shameful and we will not be deterred, and we know that when you cut people's jobs you will outsource,” she said. “So why don't you just keep the people in their jobs?”
The reduction in force vote comes before a March 15th state deadline for districts to notify staff they may be laid off.
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