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Sacramento Schools Chief Steps Down as District Confronts $113 Million Shortfall

County advisers are now guiding a plan that could include layoffs by March 15.

Overview

  • The board installed an interim superintendent during Thursday’s meeting and said the search for a permanent leader is underway.
  • An updated solvency plan now pegs the 2025–26 deficit at about $113 million, up from a $51.6 million estimate reported in December.
  • District officials report roughly $44 million in identified savings and project finishing the 2025–26 school year with about $3 million in cash.
  • Leaders say they aim to avert a state loan and receivership, and the Sacramento County Office of Education has assigned financial experts to assist.
  • Layoffs, a hiring freeze and department cuts are under consideration, with any layoff decisions required by March 15.