The Antioch Unified School District board voted 2-3 against $18.75 million in budget cuts, risking state receivership. - The cuts would have eliminated 48 teachers, 30 certificated employees, and nearly 100 other staff.
- Trustees opposed the cuts, citing concerns over cutting paraprofessionals and behavioral specialists before adjusting pay scales. - The district faces a timeline to adopt a fiscal solvency plan by October 8, 2026, or face county/state takeover.
The board's failure to act may lead to receivership, where external authorities make financial decisions.