Unified plans to cut 125 positions

Unified will likely eliminate 125 positions for the next school year to balance the district’s budget because of anticipated reductions in state aid, according to estimates released this week.

A larger than usual number of retirements and resignations combined with the fact some soon-to-be eliminated positions are already vacant means the district would only have to lay off 60 employees to meet their staffing and budget goals. About 10 additional employees may also be laid off because of the district’s changing needs and changing student enrollment, said Unified Chief Financial Officer Dave Hazen.

From: Jounal Times