#budgetcuts

The San Juan Unified School District board will discuss eliminating up to 320 full-time positions. The meeting will take place in Carmichael on Tuesday. The potential cuts are due to budget concerns. Positions include counselors, teachers, and instructional assistants. Some affected roles were funded by expired COVID-19 grants.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article314777097.html

Hundreds of contracted workers, alongside 54 classified employees, will be laid off from their Long Beach Unified School District jobs after the Board of Education OK’d the action during its Wednesday meeting.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2026/02/20/grave-situtation-lbusd-to-layoff-hundreds-of-employees-amid-budget-crisis/

The decision was announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon. In a statement, TPS claims the decision is necessary to ensure the organization's health.

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-public-schools-announces-layoffs-50-administrative-roles-impacted

The Ventura Unified School District board approved staff reductions. This impacts 46.5 full-time equivalent positions. The decision addresses a budget crisis and declining student enrollment. The district anticipates annual savings exceeding $3 million. Negotiations also include proposed changes to employee health benefits.

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/education/schoolwatch/2026/02/20/ventura-unified-approves-layoffs-budget-crisis/88747877007/

Internal documents reveal BCPS is preparing for fewer positions. Strategies involve natural departures, removing roles, and leaving some posts empty. This contrasts with public assurances from leadership. Declining student numbers and state funds lead to financial pressure. Specific teaching and administrative roles are targeted for removal.

https://www.thepaper.media/news/education/internal-records-detail-staffing-reductions-as-burke-schools-reject-layoff-label/article_21b07944-2896-4e10-a9a0-1a3f141e545f.html

The Plumas Unified School District approved significant staff layoffs. These cuts aim to address a $9.5 million ongoing budget deficit. The deficit represents 27% of the district's total budget. Nineteen teachers, 38 classified staff, and one principal will be eliminated. State-appointed administrator Richard DuVarney approved the resolutions despite public opposition.

https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/plumas-unified-school-district-approves-major-staff-layoffs-to-address-9-5-million-dollar-budget-deficit/

The Antioch Unified School District board approved a preliminary layoff plan. This plan affects about 300 full-time jobs. The district faces a $30 million deficit over two years. Layoffs aim to reduce expenses by $38 million for the 2026-2027 school year. The county office recently downgraded the district's budget certification.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/19/layoffs-in-troubled-antioch-school-district-could-affect-hundreds/

Tulsa Public Schools announced layoffs impacting administrative staff. Fifty administrative roles are affected by this decision. The district stated the move is necessary for organizational health. Budget challenges and fewer enrolled students contributed to the deficit. Current employee contracts will be honored through June 30.

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-public-schools-announces-layoffs-50-administrative-roles-impacted

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is considering significant staff reductions. Over 27 full-time equivalent positions are targeted for elimination. These cuts include early reading intervention teachers and custodial staff. The district cites declining enrollment and budget pressures as reasons for the proposed layoffs. Parents and a union are actively protesting these planned reductions.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/parents-rage-as-santa-monica-schools-weigh-axing-reading-aides-and-janitors/

The Jefferson Township Board of Education faces a $4.8 million budget deficit. Officials warn this gap may force layoffs and program eliminations. Potential cuts include team sports and arts programs. The district is urging residents to advocate for more state aid. A public rally is scheduled for March 7 to support increased funding.

https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2026/02/18/jefferson-nj-highlands-schools-plan-rally-to-demand-state-aid/88736287007/

Elk Grove Unified School District board members voted to eliminate or reassign numerous classified positions. This reduction totaled 60.0388 full-time equivalent positions across various roles. The board simultaneously approved a significant pay raise for its own members. Their maximum monthly compensation will increase from $750 to $3,000. This decision occurred amidst a nearly $35 million district deficit and union objections.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article314737935.html

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen warned of significant budget cuts. His office faces a potential 12% reduction, totaling $19 million. This could lead to 75 to 80 employee layoffs. Misdemeanor prosecutions and youth prevention programs may be abandoned. The county faces a $1 billion deficit, causing an unprecedented fiscal crisis.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12073766/santa-clara-county-da-warns-of-potential-layoffs-and-dire-safety-risks-amid-budget-crisis

Santa Clara Unified School District is moving forward with layoff plans to address a $30 million structural deficit. Superintendent Dr. Damon Wright presented the "rightsizing" plan to the Board of Trustees. The district faces declining enrollment and increased staffing levels since 2017. Initial layoff notices are expected to be distributed by March 15. The plan includes cutting 113.3 certificated, 40 classified, and 15 management full-time equivalent positions.

https://www.svvoice.com/santa-clara-unified-heartbreaking-layoffs-move-forward/

Sacramento City Unified School District's board approved motions for workforce reductions. These actions could affect 423 preschool and classified roles. The district is addressing a $113 million budget shortfall. Preliminary layoff notices are expected in March, with final decisions in May. Of the affected positions, 121 are currently unfilled.

https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-city-unified-school-district-layoffs/70347727

BART on Thursday presented proposals that the agency could consider if it can't secure additional funding to make up for its deficit.

The drastic measures discussed during the board meeting include closing stations, reducing train service and conducting layoffs.

https://abc7news.com/post/bart-considers-layoffs-station-closures-reduced-services-balance-budget/18592881/

Leach Botanical Garden announced layoffs and reduced operating hours. Eleven staff members, half its workforce, will be laid off on February 22. Starting February 26, the garden will open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The garden needs to raise $50,000 monthly through June to remain open. This funding gap follows the end of time-limited city operational support.

https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2026/02/11/leach-botanical-garden-faces-layoffs-reduced-hours/

Poudre School District faces potential budget cuts up to $17 million. Declining student enrollment and inflation contribute to the financial shortfall. The district's Board of Education is considering teacher layoffs. A formal vote on a "reduction in force" process is set for February 24. The district views this as a preliminary measure.

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/education/2026/02/11/poudre-school-district-seeks-school-boards-ok-to-begin-reduction-in-force-process/88631679007/

Oakland schools are bracing for upcoming staff layoffs. The educational institution is preparing for a reduction in its workforce across various departments. This means a significant number of employees are expected to be impacted by job cuts. The district is anticipating the need to decrease staff positions to address unmentioned operational needs. This situation signals a challenging period ahead for the employees of the Oakland school system.

https://oaklandside.org/2026/02/10/ousd-budget-cuts-school-sites-attendance/

The Employee Forum met to discuss ServiceFirst updates and the University budget. Staff members expressed significant concerns about potential layoffs. The ServiceFirst initiative aims to centralize university roles for cost savings. A Board of Trustees resolution also requires $16.5 million in administrative cuts. Employees feel undervalued and fear job insecurity due to these changes.

https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/university-employee-forum-meeting-feb-2026-20260210

Mercilessly spending $200B in capital on large scale data centers, mass layoffs replacing workers with AI, billion dollar outages, slumping stock prices, earnings misses, RTO policing. Welcome to the Jassy's AI playground.

Self published and thousands of copies. So sad. So NOT what AI is all about - actual paper copy book. Good grief. Then there are the WILD events Sales sponsors for leadership and their pets & the wink wink business travel needed to international destinations where leadership family tags along. Money, money, money. No bonuses, no hiring, leadership BLEEDING fun spending. NORTEL all over again.

It feels like SAP layoffs are just a negotiation tactic to keep salaries low at SAP.

The gross median income in Germany is around €52000 per year. And this includes bonuses.

Christian Klein's salary is €800,000 per year and he gets a bonus of €18 million or more.

So Christian Klein makes in a day what an average German makes in a year.

If we didn't have a CEO, we could have had 365 colleagues who could have added a lot more value to the company.

I understand that Christian Klein is a CEO of a large public company and he has responsibilities. I believe his salary is quite inflated and he should not get so much. And it is mind blowing that he gets so much bonus.

If there is less budget for salary and benefits, surely SAP can save money by paying the executives less. So why are they not doing that?

Also, the share buyback calculation seems off. To be able to buy back so many shares, SAP will have to lay off between 10000 and 15000 employees worldwide. For a company where employees are already overworked and underpaid, it doesn't make sense to buy back so much stock.

I’m hearing we are getting ready for cuts in time for fy27

I've heard rumbling that the superhero event will be canceled this year. I have to say I have mixed feelings about it. While , it's great for those who are recognized, I'm sure it cost millions of dollars to throw a party for the few hundred people who get to go. Could jobs be saved instead?

Hours keep getting cut at the store I work out (nothing new) but I was wondering if other stores having their hours cut too?

Heard a rumor that budgets have been drastically cut and Technology is barely functional. Rats have started abandoning the ship too. Any truth to this?

Things have been quiet but we know budgets are still tight and headwinds are only increasing. Something is definitely brewing. How likely is it that they offer a VSP to push out more expensive employees? I recall a post here from a few months back that mentioned this being a possibility. Any new thoughts?

To the AIG team responsible for monitoring social media. Report back there should be layoffs. Focus on the toxic/useless managers. Leave the people doing the ground work of 2-3 people on one paycheck alone. There is no one left to cut on the ground. Maybe then you would actually have enough money in the budget to have employees and pay a proper salary.

Layoffs are expected at Brevard Public Schools ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. According to a Jan. 28 letter from Superintendent Mark Rendell, the district plans to cut each department by 7% due to ongoing declines in student enrollment.

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/01/30/layoffs-headed-for-brevard-schools-due-to-declining-student-enrollment/88413269007/

Toledo Public Schools has begun laying off employees as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan aimed at addressing a projected budget deficit, with district leaders warning that more job eliminations are likely over the next two years.

Tuesday, district officials said 32 people were notified they no longer have jobs, including central office staff and 20 nurses and social workers.

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/education/toledo-public-schools-layoffs-tps-local-news-education/512-c82034ec-f4ca-4307-b415-36683bbda338

Canton Schools Board Approves $17.7 Million Budget Cuts, Layoffs Expected

The Canton City School District board approved a $17.7 million budget reduction plan. This plan outlines cuts to be implemented over the next two years. The district faces a deficit and must submit the plan to the state. Layoffs are anticipated, though the district prefers staff attrition. The cuts target certified, classified, and administrative positions, alongside school consolidation.

https://www.wosu.org/2026-01-27/canton-school-board-approves-plan-to-cut-18m-from-budget-layoffs-are-likely?_amp=true

Canton, Ohio

That's $309M cash plus $600M refunds over failed return processing. Also twice as much as the Saks loss... Now Amazon will increase Prime by $10/month and layoff 16000. Brilliant way to pass on the costs!

Hennepin Healthcare announced it will lay off about 100 employees and close or scale back several services as its financial crisis deepens. Leaders at Hennepin Healthcare said the publicly funded hospital is operating so far in the red that it needed a county line of credit to cover January payroll and must find at least $50 million in savings by the end of March.

The cuts include closing chiropractic, acupuncture, and sleep clinics, reducing stand-alone weight management services, transitioning senior and extended care to other systems, and shifting some pain management to primary care or outside providers. Officials cited fewer patients and sharp reductions in Medicaid reimbursements as key drivers of the crisis. While core services like trauma and burn care will be preserved, administrators warned this is likely the first of several difficult decisions ahead.

Santa Rosa City Schools unveiled a new fiscal plan. This plan includes laying off approximately 100 employees. The district expects to save $14.2 million annually. These measures aim to prevent a state takeover and rebuild reserves. The cuts follow prior layoffs and six campus closures.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/01/26/santa-rosa-city-schools-fiscal-plan-calls-for-more-than-100-staff-layoffs-as-embattled-district-looks-for-savings/

The state has twice rejected Palisades Park's emergency budget plan. This plan aimed to cover a $775,000 budget shortfall from last year. The borough council passed the appropriation resolution on January 5. The state's denial could lead to layoffs and service cuts. This decision also creates uncertainty for the borough's 2026 budget.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/palisades-park/2026/01/27/nj-denies-palisades-park-budget-shortfall-plan-layoffs-cuts/88362136007/

Is that some kind of a joke? More cuts?

Rumor has it..... I have heard a bunch of stuff. Layoffs? Anyone? Cant say no because there is no money. We never had money...LOL

Vermont Transportation Agency Eyes 19 Job Cuts

Governor Phil Scott's administration proposes laying off up to 19 Vermont Agency of Transportation employees. The plan would cut 31 total positions, with 12 already vacant. These cuts aim to save the state over $4 million. This proposal follows earlier staff reductions last fall due to lower revenue projections. The state faces a $33 million transportation revenue shortfall for federal matching funds.

https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/21/vermont-agency-of-transportation-proposes-more-layoffs-as-revenue-sputters/

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras shared his proposed budget cuts Thursday ahead of what he says will be a "difficult budget year," including 50 layoffs and ending summer school for K-8 students.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026

Metropolitan Opera Reduces Staff, Programs Amid Budget Woes

The Metropolitan Opera announced layoffs and pay cuts. These measures address fiscal pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-two administrative staff were laid off, and executives face salary reductions. Next season's productions will decrease, and one opera is postponed. The company seeks new revenue and expects full pay restoration by August 2027.

https://theviolinchannel.com/metropolitan-opera-announces-layoffs-amid-financial-strain/