#schooldistricts

Santa Rosa City Schools trustees will discuss a $76,000 pay increase. This raise is for interim fiscal chief Luz Cazares. The district recently issued layoff notices to 80 staff members. Cazares is credited with helping the district avoid state receivership. Some staff members expressed frustration over the proposed salary hike.

Santa Rosa, California

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/27/santa-rosa-school-board-to-discuss-76000-raise-for-outgoing-interim-fiscal-chief-after-sweeping-layoffs/

Philadelphia principals urge City Council to pass a rideshare tax. This tax aims to address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million deficit. Without it, up to 340 school-based positions could be eliminated. The proposed tax on Uber and Lyft could generate about $48 million annually. Uber and Lyft oppose the proposal, and City Council explores other options.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://957benfm.com/2026/05/28/philly-principals-push-for-rideshare-tax-to-save-classrooms-from-staff-layoffs-amid-budget-crisis/

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) announced 410 job cuts last month. This total included 146 teacher layoffs. The district is eliminating four positions from its top 25 highest-paid administrators. These roles include an IT officer, a senior high principal, and two manager positions. CMSD faces financial issues and declining student enrollment.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-any-top-jobs-cut-in-cleveland-school-layoffs/

The El Paso Independent School District revealed a $52 million budget shortfall. A public school consultant recommends declaring a financial emergency. This crisis could impact both students and staff, including potential layoffs. Declining enrollment and attendance are key factors in the loss of revenue. The district's former CFO resigned shortly after the deficit's true extent was disclosed.

El Paso, Texas

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-paso-isd-faces-52-million-budget-shortfall-layoffs-financial-emergency-possible

Voters in Central New York school districts are deciding on budgets. Many districts face increasing costs for health insurance, utilities, and transportation. State funding remains flat while enrollment is declining across the region. Several districts propose staff reductions, including layoffs, to close budget gaps. Liverpool, Fulton, Jamesville-DeWitt, and Cortland are among those planning job cuts.

https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/05/school-district-voters-head-to-polls-tuesday-to-decide-on-budgets-including-some-with-layoffs.html

The Manchester School District voted to prevent staff layoffs. The Board of School Committee approved reallocating $8.6 million. These funds were originally for school renovation projects. This decision avoids potential layoffs before a state deadline. The budget now moves to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Manchester, New Hampshire

https://www.wmur.com/article/manchester-school-budget-layoffs-51426/71311076

The Warwick School Committee approved staff layoffs on Tuesday. This included 18 teachers, three administrators, and 21 teaching assistants. The committee vote was 3 to 2 in favor. Parents and school staff criticized these reductions. The Committee had previously approved a $203.8 million budget for FY27.

Warwick, RI

https://warwickpost.com/school-committee-oks-18-warwick-teacher-layoffs/

The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District board will consider employee terminations. About 15 full-time equivalent positions are proposed for reduction. These cuts are part of a $14.8 million budget adjustment plan. Classified employees, including paraeducators, are most affected. The district must issue layoff notices to employees by May 15.

Livermore, California

https://www.livermorevine.com/education/2026/05/12/lvjusd-board-to-finalize-employee-layoffs/

Lansing School District recently cut 50 staff positions. This action follows the end of federal pandemic relief money. Superintendent Jessica Benavides confirmed the cuts. Federal pandemic funding has now ended. Many Michigan K-12 schools face similar budget shortfalls.

Lansing, Michigan

https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/08/tight-budgets-force-lansing-school-district-layoffs-federal-relief-money-runs-dry-across-michigan/

Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta presented a draft $137 million budget. The plan includes increasing rental fees for school facilities. It also eliminates 17 positions, mostly vacant or due to retirement. Three current employees losing positions will be reassigned within the system. These measures aim to balance the budget and avoid widespread layoffs.

Haverhill, Massachusetts

https://whav.net/2026/05/07/haverhill-schools-release-draft-137m-spending-plan-without-layoffs/

The Port Angeles School District projects a $1.9 million budget shortfall. This deficit is for the 2026–27 school year. Declining enrollment and rising costs drive this deficit. The school board will vote on a resolution to authorize staff reductions. Proposed cuts include teaching, maintenance, and paraeducator positions.

Port Angeles,

https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2026/05/07/port-angeles-schools-consider-layoffs-amid-1-9-million-budget-shortfall/

he Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) laid off over 300 employees. Teachers and staff publicly criticized the decision. They cited high executive salaries as a reason for financial mismanagement. District leaders defended the actions as necessary to avoid further deficits. Declining enrollment and rising expenses challenge Ohio school districts.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://readlion.com/cleveland-district-comes-under-fire-for-poor-financial-management-leading-to-layoffs/

The Pasadena Unified School District Board will finalize workforce reductions. This action affects 61 certificated and 246 classified employees. The district faces a structural budget deficit exceeding $30 million. These layoffs are required by state law before a May 15 deadline. Affected employees will receive reemployment rights under the Education Code.

Pasadena, California

https://pasadenanow.com/main/pusd-board-to-take-up-final-layoff-resolutions-thursday

The Westwood District recently approved its budget. The total budget for the upcoming school year is $78.9 million. This plan eliminates 10 teaching and secretarial positions. Four administrative roles were also cut. These measures address increasing health insurance expenses.

Westwood, New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2026/05/01/westwood-nj-school-cuts-teachers-principal/89893408007/

Poudre School District is laying off nearly 250 employees. The district simultaneously approved tens of millions in new expenditures. Many large projects are funded by voter-approved bonds and mill levies. These funds have legal restrictions on their use. District officials state core operations and student resources must continue.

Fort Collins, Colorado

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/education/2026/05/04/poudre-school-district-spending-millions-while-laying-off-nearly250-employees/89881668007/

Does anyone have intel on whether there will be layoffs in the School group in the near future?

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Eugene 4J School District is laying off over 170 employees. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The deficit has grown to approximately $50 million. Layoffs will take effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Further reductions may occur due to the increased shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/eugene-4j-school-district-to-see-layoffs

MPS staff held a protest. They protested recent budget cuts. Staff also protested planned layoffs. Employees demanded cost of living raises. The protest addressed these multiple concerns.

https://www.jsonline.com/videos/news/local/2026/04/23/mps-staff-protest-budget-cuts-layoffs-and-for-cost-of-living-raises/89766804007/

The Bensalem Township School Board approved significant job cuts. This decision was made during an April 22 meeting. A total of 31 professional positions are eliminated for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts include teachers, librarians, counselors, and administrators. The district aims to balance a nearly $12 million budget deficit.

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/education/2026/04/23/bensalem-township-school-board-oks-31-layoffs-including-teachers-counselors-librarians-budget/89741980007/

New Britain Public Schools faces significant budget cuts. The superintendent warned of dozens of staff layoffs and a potential school closure. The district requested $18.9 million, but the mayor proposed a $1 million increase. Parents and teachers urged the Common Council to reject the current budget. A special Board of Education meeting will discuss the proposed cuts.

New Britain, CT

https://www.wfsb.com/2026/04/23/new-britain-school-district-faces-major-budget-cuts-potential-layoffs/

The Carson City School Board approved a measure allowing the superintendent to issue layoff notices. This action affects certain classified and certified positions within the district. The decision aims to help close a structural deficit, which currently stands at about $3.02 million. Superintendent Andrew Feuling and Chief Financial Officer Spencer Winward presented the tentative budget. Community members and employees voiced concerns about potential job losses, especially for social workers. The board voted 5-1 to approve the authorization, with one trustee opposing.

Carson City, Nevada

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2026/apr/14/ccsd-board-oks-superintendent-to-issue-reduction-in-force/

Ely School District will implement a four-day school week. The school board unanimously approved this change. It will begin in the upcoming fall semester. The district expects to save approximately $200,000 annually. This decision addresses ongoing financial challenges and declining enrollment.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/four-day-school-week-coming-to-northern-minnesota-school-district

Grand Rapids Public Schools is considering displacing up to 47 teacher positions. This action is planned for the 2026-27 school year. The district aims to align staffing with declining student enrollment. Officials hope to eliminate open vacancies rather than lay off current employees. Teachers may need to transition to different school buildings.

Grand Rapids, MI

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/04/grps-weighs-displacing-nearly-50-teachers-citing-declining-enrollment.html

The Farmington School District faces a $330,000 budget deficit. The Department of Revenue Administration ordered the district to address this shortfall. The school board considers layoffs as a last resort after other expense reductions. A $30 million state SchoolCare program shortfall contributed to the district's payment. The Farmington Teachers Association plans to challenge any staff reductions.

Farmington, NH

https://www.wmur.com/article/farmington-nh-school-board-layoffs-budget-deficit/70291617

The Concord School District faces an $18 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2027. Salary and benefit increases, along with rising debt, contribute to this shortfall. State aid has significantly dropped due to increased property values and declining student enrollment. The district has approved $6.8 million in non-personnel reductions. Officials are now considering potential staff layoffs to balance the budget.

Concord, NH

https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/concord-schools-eye-cuts-layoffs-salary-increases-hit-budget-soaring

The Liverpool School Board met to discuss a budget with 78 job reductions. The district faces a $13 million budget gap. Superintendent Richard Chapman presented the budget to board members. Board members expressed concerns about the impact on student education. The board postponed the budget adoption decision until April 20.

Liverpool, New York

https://www.informnny.com/news/state-news/i-just-dont-support-that-liverpool-school-board-members-go-back-and-forth-with-superintendent-over-layoffs-and-cuts/

A new Georgia bill, SB 33, seeks to lower homeowner property taxes. This legislation restricts the growth of residential property values for tax calculations. School officials warn this could significantly reduce school district budgets. Many districts are already near their constitutional 20-mill tax rate cap. This could lead to teacher layoffs in some districts within a few years.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/education/2026/04/07/georgia-property-tax-bill-may-impact-schools/89496729007/

The Madison K-12 School District Board introduced its annual budget. This budget proposes an annual tax increase for homeowners. Interim Superintendent Bruce Watson announced staff reductions are required. Fewer than ten positions will be eliminated to balance the budget. Rising health care costs significantly contribute to the district's financial difficulties.

https://www.newjerseyhills.com/madison_eagle/news/madison-school-board-proposes-tax-increase-as-layoffs-loom/article_e8ab830f-2478-43dd-b807-7c81eb3fb682.html

Brookline school officials warn of significant cuts. Over 200 positions could be eliminated. This would occur if voters reject a property-tax override. The district needs $18.5 million over three years. Cuts could impact programs, class sizes, and after-school fees.

Brookline, Massachusetts

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/14/brookline-schools-would-see-more-than-200-layoffs-if-override-fails-officials-say/

West Virginia public schools are cutting jobs due to severe financial issues. Declining student enrollment and rising special education costs contribute to the crisis. Lawmakers have not yet approved immediate changes to the state's school funding formula. Several counties, including Kanawha and Wayne, anticipate significant position reductions. Proposed funding adjustments face delays, impacting school budgets for the coming year.

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/01/wv-teachers-staff-learn-jobs-are-cut-while-lawmakers-stall-immediate-school-funding-fixes/

The school district in Berkeley issued 351 preliminary notices. This action stems from an anticipated budget shortfall. Most affected staff are non-credentialed classified employees. California law requires these notices by March 15. Final decisions will occur after the state budget is finalized in June.

https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/03/10/busd-layoff-reassignment-preliminary-notices

Milwaukee’s school superintendent proposes significant job cuts. Brenda Cassellius plans to eliminate over 260 non-classroom positions. This action aims to save the district $30 million. The superintendent seeks to protect classroom teachers and support staff. The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association opposes these proposed layoffs.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ad48ab3f-5a71-444a-9aae-825d831d5978.html

The Soquel Union Elementary School District board approved layoffs. Seventeen staff members were affected by this decision. The City of Soledad also opened a new facility. This facility provides transitional housing. It serves individuals from a Salinas River encampment.

https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-03-09/soledad-opens-transitional-housing-facility-soquel-school-board-approves-layoffs

Laying off 400 people would be catastrophic. And can we stop pretending support staff aren't every bit as essential as teachers to our kids' success? As a parent of two, I'm furious and terrified about the fallout. I also feel deeply for every family these cuts will directly hit. It's an absolute shame.

Oakland Unified School District faces significant budget reductions. The district needs to cut nearly $103 million for the upcoming year. The OUSD board will vote on eliminating 421 positions and reducing 144 others. These job cuts primarily affect central office and support staff roles. Teachers and school closures are not part of the current proposal.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/oakland-unified-budget-cuts-layoffs/4042765/

The San Ramon Valley school board has a crowded agenda for its upcoming meeting. Trustees will consider affirming planned layoffs for both educators and classified staff. These reductions are due to the district’s current budget difficulties. The board will also review revisions to the district's grading and assessment policy. Additionally, community polling results for a potential new general obligation bond will be shared. Other topics include immigration enforcement response and categorizing the district headquarters as surplus property.

https://www.danvillesanramon.com/education/2026/02/24/srvusd-board-to-discuss-grading-policy-staff-layoffs-bond-polling/

SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su plans to seek approval for preliminary layoff notices. The proposal affects 42 employees and staff. This announcement follows one week after a teachers' strike concluded. A 6% enrollment drop over five years is cited as the reason. Final layoff decisions are expected in May.

https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/21/sfusd-may-lay-42-staffers-just-week-teachers-strike-ended/

Broward County Public Schools plans to reduce its workforce. The district aims to eliminate 1,000 positions. This reduction will occur through attrition, layoffs, and non-renewals. An $80 million budget deficit and declining enrollment drive these decisions. Teachers are not included in the planned layoffs.

https://www.pembrokepinesflnews.com/news/local/article314757608.html

Fresno Unified's Board of Education will vote on potential job cuts. These layoffs are planned for the 2026/27 school year. The district faces a projected $59 million deficit. The board will also consider a new student cellphone policy. Additionally, they plan to vote on opposing the city's SEDA development.

https://fresnoland.org/2026/02/23/fresno-unified-layoffs-2/