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California districts prepare for cuts

Mar 3, 2008 1:05 PM

Districts across California are preparing to lay off workers as they await $4.8 billion reduction proposed by governor. The California Teachers Association estimates that 5,000 notices of possible layoffs have been issued statewide and predicts more by March 15, the date by which districts must first notify teachers that their jobs are in danger. The situation is particularly difficult in the Rialto Unified District, where the school board voted to send notices to 305 employees.
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School districts across California have begun trimming services and preparing to lay off teachers in response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget, which could cut about $4.8 billion in education funding this year and next year. Educators say it's the worst financial crisis they can remember.
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