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TUSD presents proposed $10 million in administrative reductions; trustees press on staffing and transparency
Summary
Education leaders presented a study-session package of department-level reductions and vacancy savings aimed at closing a $10 million gap in the maintenance and operations budget, including eliminating about 52 FTE (many vacant) and reducing travel and consultant costs; trustees requested more detail on specific positions and confirmation of long-term savings.
District finance leaders told the governing board on March 10 that they are pursuing department-level reductions and vacancy savings to achieve a $10 million target in the non-desegregation portion of the maintenance and operations budget for fiscal 2026–27.
"The overall goal is to achieve a $10 million reduction in the non-desegregation portion of M&O for next fiscal year," Chief Financial Officer Ricky Hernandez said, summarizing prior February actions and new department proposals that together produce roughly $6.8 million in reductions plus projected vacancy and attrition savings to reach the target.
Hernandez said departments…
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