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Pasadena Unified outlines $30 million cuts, highlights Sierra Madre schools' successes
Summary
Pasadena Unified officials told Sierra Madre City Council they must reduce roughly $30 million as part of a fiscal stabilization plan but emphasized strong student outcomes at Sierra Madre Elementary and Middle School and robust high-school pathways at Pasadena High School.
Pasadena Unified School District leaders told the Sierra Madre City Council that the district faces deep budget reductions while continuing to promote strong local school performance and expanded high-school pathways.
"We needed to reduce about $27,000,000," Superintendent Dr. Blanco said of last-year efforts, "and now this year, we have to reduce about $30,000,000." She said the district is pursuing a fiscal stabilization plan that includes a superintendent's budget advisory committee and five work streams reviewing central office, grant maximization and asset management. The board will hold a study session Nov. 13 and take action Nov. 20, Blanco said.
The presentation underscored that, even amid cuts, the district aims to maintain core services and academic quality for students who attend Sierra Madre schools.…
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