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LVJUSD Board Approves Painful Staff Layoffs

15 May 2026 11:34

The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District board approved layoff notices for about 15 full-time equivalent positions, affecting 23 staff members, to address budget shortfalls. - The cuts include 6.5 FTE paraeducators, a communications director, and reduced athletic trainer hours.

- Trustees expressed regret, noting the impact on programs like Project Build and athletic support. - The district is saving $14 million for the 2026-27 school year.

The board also updated the superintendent search process, with interviews scheduled for late May.

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