In an effort to save the district $56 million in the next five years, the Fresno Unified School District has approved early retirement for 573 employees, the Fresno Bee reported.
Nearly 2,000 employees were eligible. Of those who opted for early retirement, 321 were certified employees such as teachers and 252 were classified employees, which includes administrative staff among other roles, according to the Bee.
Those who opted for early retirement were, on average, 62.5 years old and had served the district for more than 28 years…