ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie Public Schools are facing a significant financial challenge as a recent drop in student enrollment has resulted in a $7 million funding decrease.
While district leaders are moving quickly to stabilize the budget, they are emphasizing that these adjustments will not come at the expense of current employees.
Despite the multimillion-dollar hit, Superintendent Jon Prince is reassuring staff that their positions are secure. “Nobody’s going to lose their job. Nobody is going to be laid off,” Prince stated. “You know, if we do do anything with any specific positions, we’re going to make sure that those people get a landing spot in a comparable position within the district.”…