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LAUSD chief: Major cuts coming in next few years
- 06-28-2010
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By Patt Morrison & Brittany Knotts/KPCC
Like the entire state of California, LAUSD has faced a major budget crisis for years. Cortines spoke to Patt Morrison today about juggling so many responsibilities at once and even hinted at his own retirement in the near future. Right now, Cortines says, the district’s goal is to save jobs. “We're doing everything possible to save jobs, not just cut. UTLA alone gave $150 million to buy back jobs,” said Cortines, who was himself on a furlough day during the interview. “All but two of the bargaining units now have joined in.” (more...)
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