The layoffs are part of the proposed plan to close the budget gap, which includes the elimination of 93 positions across various departments in the district. The positions targeted for cuts include:
- 9 Academic Interventionists
- 1 Assistant School Business Administrator
- 1 Assistant Superintendent of Operations
- 1 Benefits Generalist
- 22 Building-Based Substitute Teachers
- 2 Data Coaches
- 18 Literacy Coaches
- 18 Math Coaches
- 2 Piano Accompanists
- 12 School Social Workers
- 1 Senior Accountant
- 5 Spanish Teachers
- 1 Supervisor of Social Work
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/sections/education/articles/east-orange-school-board-greenlights-layoffs-of-93-employees-in-response-to-budget-crisis-4