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Board approves first interim budget and votes to begin staffing reductions after hours of public protest
Summary
After a lengthy presentation and two hours of public comment, the board approved the first interim budget (qualified status) and passed resolutions authorizing classified and certificated reductions. Dozens of students, teachers, parents and union representatives urged the board not to cut counselors, mental‑health clinicians, instructional assistants or behavior technicians, saying cuts would harm IEP compliance and student safety.
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to approve its first interim budget and to adopt resolutions authorizing reductions in classified and certificated services after a contentious meeting marked by extensive public comment.
Gerardo Castillo, the district’s chief business officer, outlined the first interim budget and said the district is in "qualified" status under the county review because multiyear projections show the general fund reserves falling below required levels in 2027‑28. Castillo reported a combined beginning fund balance of about $106.8 million and a projected combined year‑end balance of about $70.8 million; he told trustees the district projects…
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