The Santa Ana Unified School district is planning to layoff hundreds of employees due to budget cuts.
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The announcement was met with a lot of pushback at the school board meeting on Tuesday, which was adjourned without a vote on the measure. “The Santa Ana Unified School District recognizes concerns about fiscal stabilization efforts and remains committed to supporting students’ academic and social-emotional needs,” the district said in a statement. “The proposed staffing adjustments are necessary to ensure the District’s long-term financial health following the expiration of temporary federal and state pandemic-relief funding.
Expanding Mental Health and Wellness Support: SAUSD will enhance services through School-Based Mental Health Specialists, offering evidence-based therapeutic support, early identification of social-emotional issues, and interventions to help students thrive. Strengthening Partnerships and Interventions: The District will collaborate with local mental health providers and implement an early warning system to address student needs promptly.
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