Overview
- Directors approved the cuts on a 5–2 vote, authorizing March 15 layoff notices for more than 400 positions.
- The list concentrates on support roles such as counselors, social workers, tutors, noon supervisors, custodians and central-office staff.
- Leaders estimate roughly $11 million in savings next year and warn that without action the district could run out of cash.
- The meeting featured sharp criticism from parents, principals and two board members over limited notice, unclear plans and alleged errors in layoff lists.
- Separately, Alum Rock Union in East San Jose moved to cut up to 38 employees across 43 positions to address an $8 million deficit driven by declining enrollment.