"Livermore Valley Joint Unified schools face $16.3 million in potential cuts through the next two school years. Dublin Unified schools are planning $6.8 million in budget cuts to fill an expected $8.4 million deficit through the 2026-27 school year. The Pleasanton Unified school board also recently voted unanimously to cut over 13 full-time jobs to save just under $1.5 million through the next school year."
"The board voted unanimously to do away with the idea of closing elementary schools, on the recommendation of Trustee Emily Prusso. I don't know why they were put on, so I would certainly have no apprehension about taking them off, Trustee Craig Bueno said. I know it's caused a visceral reaction. It's very polarizing it puts a lot of fear in people, our community and our people that work here."
Three Tri-Valley districts—Livermore Valley Joint Unified, Dublin Unified, and Pleasanton Unified—face large budget shortfalls for the 2026–27 school year driven by declining enrollment and reduced state and federal funding. Livermore faces roughly $16.3 million in potential cuts across two years and is searching for $14.8 million next year plus $1.5 million the following year. Dublin plans $6.8 million in cuts to address an expected $8.4 million deficit. Pleasanton approved cutting over 13 full-time positions to save about $1.5 million. Community opposition prompted removal of elementary school closures from consideration, but deeper cuts and layoffs remain likely to balance budgets.
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