Live Oak School District’s governing board is set to vote Wednesday on the superintendent’s proposal for stabilizing the budget. Superintendent Pat Sánchez told Lookout he thinks his plan to trim nearly $2 million from the budget should save the district from future cuts.
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As federal pandemic aid ends, Santa Cruz County school districts prepare for budget cuts, layoffs
Facing millions in budget shortfalls, Pajaro Valley and Live Oak school districts expect to make deep spending cuts as pandemic-relief funding expires and they confront the effects of declining enrollment. For PVUSD, that is likely to mean slashing expenses for mental health staff and programs.
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With bond measures totaling $480 million approved, county school districts eager to get improvements started
Four Santa Cruz County public school districts received official approval this week that their bond measures passed, clearing the way for repairing leaky roofs, refurbishing athletic fields and potentially building workforce housing. Leaders told Lookout they’re relieved and appreciative of the community’s support.
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School district ballot measures: Most districts secure victories, Live Oak falls short
The majority of Santa Cruz County school district bond and parcel tax measures secured victories after a 4 p.m. Tuesday voting update. Live Oak School District’s Measure N was the only bond measure to fail.
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Dispute over seniors center helps sink Live Oak School District workforce housing bond
Live Oak School District’s $45 million bond measure appears headed for failure, in part due to a dispute with local seniors groups over plans to use the funds to demolish a district-owned seniors center to build housing for teachers and staff.
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Live Oak School District likely to implement layoffs in spring to address more than $700,000 budget deficit
Live Oak School District officials are working with consultants and Santa Cruz County officials to address a budget deficit ranging from $700,000 to $1 million. Superintendent Pat Sánchez said they’ll likely implement layoffs in the spring.
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School farm in Live Oak hires manager, hosts first harvest event
Still a work in progress, Live Oak School District’s farm project will host its first event this Saturday and has a new general manager to oversee farm operations.
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How will Santa Cruz County school districts be affected, if at all, if Proposition 2 passes?
If approved by California voters, Proposition 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help schools and colleges to fund repairs and construction. Santa Cruz County superintendents talked to Lookout about what they can expect for their districts.
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Seniors will rally against Live Oak school bond issue
Representatives from local seniors organizations are rallying Thursday afternoon in Live Oak against a school district bond measure that would fund the development of workforce housing. They fear it will displace senior services. Live Oak School District is asking voters to approve the $45 million bond measure – Measure N – so it can develop 14 to 25 units of housing for district staff.
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After past tension, Live Oak School District and Community Bridges sign two-year lease allowing Meals on Wheels to remain
Live Oak School District and Community Bridges entered into a two-year lease agreement this week allowing the nonprofit to continue to operate the Meals on Wheels program at the district-owned property at 1777 Capitola Rd.