Santa Ana Unified to lay off nearly 300 teachers, other employees

Santa Ana Unified to lay off nearly 300 teachers, other employees

The Santa Ana Unified School District approved layoffs that will hit nearly 300 employees during a vote on Friday night. The layoffs, which were long speculated, come as the district implements what it calls a Fiscal Stabilization Plan. As a result, layoffs will affect many teachers, counselors, coaches and social workers. The Santa Ana School Board approved the layoffs in a 4-1 vote. In approving the measure, the board stated that the layoffs w…

Nearly 300 Santa Ana Unified teachers, counselors and other employees to be laid off

Despite pleas and rallies from teachers, educators and other staff, 286 employees in the Santa Ana Unified School District are set to be laid off this year. SAUSD school board trustees approved the layoff plan in a 4-1 vote late Friday night, Jan. 31, with Trustee Brenda Lebsack the lone no vote. Citing low enrollment and over $180 million spending deficit, school board trustees made the choice to cut down on employees, a decision followed from …

Santa Ana Unified School District layoff vote passes

The Santa Ana Unified School District passed a vote Friday night that would eliminate nearly 300 employees across its schools. Those against the layoffs were upset by the vote, pointing out that the superintendent makes $450,000 a year and is slated to get a raise, yet teachers and counselors are being cut. “It’s bad leadership and who pays the price at the end of the day our children and our families,” said Valerie Amezcua. Mayor of Santa Ana. …

Santa Ana Unified schools face layoffs amid budget crisis

Santa Ana United School District approved laying up more than 200 teachers.

Santa Ana educators protest layoff plan

Santa Ana, CA – Over 200 educators rallied to the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, January 29 to protest budget cuts and layoffs ...

The Santa Ana Unified School District passed a vote on Friday night that would eliminate nearly 300 employees in all of its schools. Those against the layoffs were upset by the vote, noting that the superintendent earns $450,000 a year and is scheduled to get an increase, yet teachers and advisors are being cut back. “It’s a bad leadership and who pays the price at the end of the day our children and our families,” said Valerie Amezcua. Mayor of…