Early Retirements Could Prevent Teacher Layoffs
Teacher layoffs could be averted if about 20 teachers accept early-retirement offers from the Lucia Mar School District.
The district has sent out notices of potential layoffs to 19 of its regular teachers and 31 of its temporary and probationary teachers.
The district is expecting a $1.2-million state shortfall for fiscal 2003-04.
But if about 20 take a “golden handshake” or early retirement, there may be no teacher layoffs, Supt. Nancy DePue said. About 80 teachers are eligible, which means that they are 55 or older and have been with the district for at least 10 years.
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