PV Peninsula district plans layoffs
Paul Clinton reports that the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District is looking at nearly $4 million in budget cuts through the 2008-09 school year in response to the state funding cuts. That would include some layoffs.
District managers have identified as much as $3.7 million worth of cuts, which would include the elimination of 57 teachers, counselors and other positions.The district will notify teachers, counselors and other certified personnel of layoffs by March 27. Layoff notices for janitors, secretaries and other classified staff will be mailed by Feb. 28, the district said Thursday.