Live Oak School District’s governing board is set to discuss a proposal Wednesday to lay off the equivalent of nearly 40 full-time positions as part of efforts to slash its budget by nearly $3 million in the face of declining enrollment. Superintendent Daisy Morales has also proposed rescinding salary increases that the board approved for Morales and several assistant superintendents earlier this month.
Live Oak budget crisis 2024
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‘We’re in crisis’: Live Oak School District parents and teachers speak to budget shortfall, likely layoffs
Live Oak School District’s board heard from teachers and parents Wednesday on the recent news that the board faced a financing crisis. Among the concerns: higher-than-average administrative costs and preserving the jobs most important to student well-being.
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Live Oak School District, facing ‘budget crisis’ amid declining enrollment, plans layoffs
With Live Oak School District projected to come in well below state solvency requirement for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the district’s governing board could approve layoffs within a month. Educators and administrators cite declining enrollment as a key factor.