TUSD Facing Big Cuts?
Torrance Unified's Superintendent, George Mannon, appeared recently on the local edition of CNN/Time Warner's "Headline News" to discuss how the recently released state budget -- with its proposed drastic cuts to public education -- may impact the district.
In his five-minute appearance, Mannon notes that the 33-school system is facing a potential $6-million hole in its general fund for the 2008-2009 school year that may result in "cuts in all areas," including layoffs of teachers, administrators and classified staff and increased class sizes.
"We are in a very difficult period right now," the schools chief said during the segment.
Hear Mannon's comments in their entirety: