LOS ANGELES -- Up to 4,700 Los Angeles Unified School District teachers and workers could soon be receiving pink slips.
Earlier today, the school board unanimously approved layoffs as a way to close an expected $640 million budget gap.
The decision is not yet final as the board wants union leaders to enter negotiations that could make some layoffs unnecessary.
Even if teachers are let go, the district sometimes rescinds such notices if more money becomes available.
In the past, that has generally happened after May 15th.
Opponents say the cuts would increase class sizes and completely eliminate school nurse and librarian positions.
Earlier today, the school board unanimously approved layoffs as a way to close an expected $640 million budget gap.
The decision is not yet final as the board wants union leaders to enter negotiations that could make some layoffs unnecessary.
Even if teachers are let go, the district sometimes rescinds such notices if more money becomes available.
In the past, that has generally happened after May 15th.
Opponents say the cuts would increase class sizes and completely eliminate school nurse and librarian positions.
