Imperial Beach schools will see fewer teachers, larger classes
By Ashly McGlone/San Diego Union-Tribune
Elementary schools in Imperial Beach will have fewer teachers and bigger classes next year. The moves are aimed at reducing at least $1.5 million from the South Bay Union School District’s $7.5 million projected deficit in its $56 million operating budget. The remaining shortfall would be eliminated with $2.5 million in one-time state and federal funds and $3.5 million from the district’s reserve, which totals $9.4 million, or 14 percent, of this year’s budget. About $18 million has been cut and $6 million in reserve funds have been spent in the last decade, according to district officials. (more...)