The Los Angeles Unified Board voted 5-2 Thursday to approve the elimination of 657 jobs concentrated in the school district’s central office.
“ All of us recognize that a reduction in force creates significant uncertainty and personal hardships for employees, families, and school communities,” said Andres Chait, acting superintendent. “I want to be very clear that this action is not in any way a reflection of employee performance or dedication, but rather a difficult and necessary response to structural fiscal conditions.”
The job reductions will save the district an estimated $90 million annually and are part of a fiscal stabilization plan adopted last June in response to multiple years of deficit spending…