East Side Union High School District was set to vote yesterday on a sweeping round of layoffs that district and union sources say would wipe out roughly 85 full-time positions, including counselors, social workers and campus safety advisors. Staff members and students warned the move would thin already stretched wellness centers, push caseloads even higher and strip away critical college-planning support across East San Jose campuses.
The proposal appeared on the board’s regular meeting agenda for 6 PM, with the public invited to weigh in either in person at the district education center at 830 N. Capitol Avenue or by tuning in to the district’s online meeting feed, according to the East Side Union High School District.
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