California: School jobs could hang on ballot initiative

Fri, Mar 4 2011 — Source: KPSP 2

Dozens of teachers and staffs may be warned that their jobs are in jeopardy. On Thursday night, the Coachella Valley Unified School District is meeting to discuss 166 potential layoffs. But there is hope these jobs can be saved. The President of the Coachella Valley Teacher’s Association says it’s critical that a voter initiative to extend current income and sales taxes passes this June. If it does, it could mean little or no layoffs.

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