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Teachers and classified staff press board on benefits as trustees approve one-time USC leadership cohort
Summary
Employees and teachers told trustees the district—s employer benefit contribution has been frozen for 10 years and left workers with higher out-of-pocket costs; trustees acknowledged the concerns. Separately the board approved a one-year USC leadership cohort using one-time professional-development funds after debate about timing and cost.
Multiple employees and teachers used the public-comment period to press the board over health benefits and compensation while trustees debated and ultimately approved a one-time professional-development cohort with USC.
Marlene Ramirez, a satellite operator and cafeteria manager and SEIU Local 99 member, told the board "I make $23,361 a year" and said Torrance Unified's employer contribution to benefits has been frozen at $10,500 for a decade, a level she said is far below comparison districts. Math teacher Isabel Martinez told trustees that the…
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