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Residents and staff urge board to protect social workers, campus monitors and teachers
Summary
Ninety-two community members and staff commented during the public input period, urging the board to reject cuts to social workers, campus monitors and classroom teachers and to pursue alternatives such as grant funding or administrative pay freezes.
During the May 20 meeting's public comment period, 92 community members participated—42 in person and 50 by email—largely opposing proposed cuts to social workers, campus monitors and classroom teachers and urging greater fiscal transparency.
Speakers stressed those positions' role in student safety and mental health and called for alternatives to layoffs, suggesting solar revenue, grants, a four-day school week or an administrative pay freeze. Commenters requested comprehensive audits and clearer explanations of the timeline for layoff communications that preceded Board authorization. The minutes record a unified public message: protect student-facing staff and provide transparent fiscal accounting.
Board members acknowledged the volume and tone of public input; President Campos expressed appreciation to all who provided comment. The Board subsequently scheduled follow-up meetings to address budget concerns and hear further public testimony.
