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LAUSD Board Approves Up to 657 Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
657
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.1%
657 OF 60,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The LAUSD board has approved plans for up to 657 layoffs as the district faces a severe budget crisis, described by Superintendent Carvalho as being at a 'breaking point'. The decision comes amid ongoing financial challenges that have prompted the district to consider significant workforce reductions. While the exact timing of the layoffs has not been specified, the approval indicates a critical need for budgetary adjustments. This move highlights the ongoing struggles within the education sector to manage resources effectively in the face of fiscal constraints.

LAUSD cut 657 jobs.

That is roughly 1.1% of the 60,000 people LAUSD employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at LAUSD since October 2023, affecting a combined 10,814 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

LAUSD has announced planned job cuts affecting 657 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by LAUSD.

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