The Goleta Union School District (GUSD) is currently grappling with California’s “major fiscal crisis” — a $37.9 billion deficit — and the loss of pandemic-era funding, which, this year, translates into layoffs.
On Wednesday, February 7, the school board voted to eliminate six custodial support positions, six content specialist positions, three intervention specialist positions, and one licensed vocational nurse position. Additionally, nine content specialists will have their hours reduced.
“None of this is easy,” said school boardmember Emily Zacarias. “It’s basically cutting where it hurts the least.”