The certification does not trigger any immediate cuts for the 3,200-student school system, which is struggling with how to address an $8.5 million deficit while replenishing its depleted reserves. …
Catholic Charities says the planned shelter fills a critical need after the closure of Social Advocates for Youth. When it opens it’ll be the only youth shelter of its kind across a wide swat…
At least one school closure, plus more staff cuts and concessions, were discussed Tuesday as the primary options for managing Rincon Valley Union’s $8.5 million deficit.
Santa Rosa teachers, staff and community members blasted district leaders at a packed board meeting Wednesday, accusing them of years of mismanagement as officials outlined the urgent steps needed …
Santa Rosa City Schools’ recent campus closures have left music teachers scrambling for space, forcing classes into cafeterias and libraries and raising fears that the district’s celebrated music p…
Santa Rosa City Schools is facing a historic budget crisis, but the 800-member teachers union contends it hasn’t been shown a full accounting of what’s been saved in cuts so far and wha…
The complaint comes as a group of about 60 highly trained Sonoma County Office of Education teachers remains far apart with the agency over pay raises in their next contract.
Board members and district leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the proposal, which would levy a new tax on Santa Rosa property owners within the district’s boundaries, paid twice a year.
Payroll cuts, including workforce reductions, are expected to make the biggest dent in the $10-15 million in savings the district needs to achieve this school year to curb the risk of state takeove…
Rincon Valley Union School District leaders outlined an $8.5 million shortfall driven by declining enrollment, increased staffing costs and multiple years of deficit spending.
The discussion Wednesday of a never-seen-before plan to close a fourth elementary school by June and consolidate three elementary schools overshadowed another proposal to accelerate a merger of two…