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Parents and teachers press board over pay as Torrance Unified advances layoffs and approves teacher payment MOU
Summary
Public commenters and students criticized teacher pay and district priorities; the board adopted a resolution starting a layoff process for specified positions, approved routine releases of temporary certificated employees, and authorized a $1,500 one-time payment for partial‑FTE teachers.
Several teachers, parents and a student told the Torrance Unified School District board on Tuesday that rising housing and healthcare costs have left many classroom educators struggling, and they urged the board to prioritize compensation as contract talks continue with the Torrance Teachers Association.
Mark Pesesic, a West High teacher of more than 25 years, said teachers in the district are "poor" while some administrators have received pay increases and described staff morale as low. Parent Tammy Delzel told the board that "home prices have risen by 237% while teachers' pay has…
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