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Chula Vista school district outlines multi‑year shortfall and proposes $5 million in reductions
Summary
A district presentation showed a projected multi‑year deficit and identified about $5 million in proposed reductions; board and public commenters debated prioritizing student supports and transparency for cuts.
District staff presented a mid‑cycle budget review showing a structural deficit the board must address over multiple years. Business officer Pong told the board the district faces growing expenditures and projected a multi‑year shortfall: after recent updates staff identified about $5 million in initial reductions but noted further measures could be necessary if state aid does not increase.
Why it matters: Speakers — parents, teachers, and school leaders — warned cuts to counselors, behavior specialists and arts programs would harm students, especially…
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