The Brief
- Hundreds of teachers, counselors, coaches and other school personnel will soon be out of a job.
- The Santa Ana Unified School Board voted to eliminate the positions based on a $180 million budget deficit.
- The board also cited declining enrollment.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dozens of concerned community members gathered Monday night in Santa Ana to oppose major layoffs affecting Santa Ana Unified School District staff. District officials cite the expiration of COVID-era funding and a sharp decline in student enrollment as the primary reasons behind the budget cuts.
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Vote finalizes layoffs
What we know:
The Santa Ana Unified School board moved forward with a vote finalizing layoffs for approximately 276 positions, including teachers, counselors, and coaches at campuses throughout the district. …