LAUSD chief pushes forward with reform plans

03-26-2010

By Janice Watje-Hurst & Patt Morrison/KPCC

No government agency has been spared from the consequences of the economic downturn, and the Los Angeles Unified School District has been especially hard hit by declining enrollment and drops in funds from state and federal sources. In KPCC's continuing series, "Big Man on Campus," Patt Morrison checked in today with Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ramon Cortines. On top of the $640 million budget deficit, staff layoffs, and furloughs, the district recently decided it will limit inter-district transfers, gaining $51 million in state funds next year by keeping students at their local schools. Today, the superintendent was emphatic that his review committee would look at each request to transfer districts on a case-by-case basis. (more...)

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