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Students, staff and community urge board to act as Highlands Community Charter faces mass layoffs
Summary
Scores of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools students, staff and community members told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that a recent reinterpretation of teacher credentialing threatens more than 620 layoffs and services to thousands of adult learners in Sacramento County.
Dozens of students, staff and community supporters of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools asked the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on May 13 to intervene after what speakers described as a reinterpretation of credentialing rules triggered mass layoffs. Speakers said more than 620 employees received layoff notices and that thousands of students — many immigrants, refugees and adults overcoming barriers — would lose access to education and workforce training.
Highlands staff and students described the school as a bridge to employment and stability. “Highlands represents a chance for meaningful employment and long-term stability,” said Thu Thao, who identified herself as a community employment liaison with Highlands Community…
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