The Berkeley Unified School District is facing a $7 million budget deficit, prompting Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel to announce a virtual town hall for discussing the district's budget process. The meeting will cover state funding updates and the impact on staffing, as many employees received layoff or reassignment notifications. A total of 373 employees were affected, with some notices rescinded as the district works to balance its finances amid rising costs. Community feedback is encouraged through an online survey as the district navigates these fiscal challenges.
BUSD is navigating its budget deficit with a virtual town hall to explain its funding challenges and the impact on staff, including potential layoffs.
Superintendent Ford Morthel indicated that due to rising costs and bleak state funding, BUSD had to issue layoff notices and make tough budgeting decisions.
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