Community outrage has erupted in the Grossmont Union High School district over plans to lay off dozens of staff members to close a $2.4 million deficit. Despite protests, the board approved the staffing cuts, leading to further contentious meetings with students staging walkouts and protesters demanding the layoffs be rescinded. A video from one meeting showed board member Jim Kelly referring to protesters as disrespectful and contemplating his future in politics due to their behavior.
In other news, the Department of Education has been hit by cutbacks, resulting in the closing of seven out of 12 Office for Civil Rights branches. This includes the San Francisco branch responsible for reviewing all California complaints, which is crucial as California has 700 pending OCR complaints. Locally, OCR has played a significant role in holding officials accountable for handling sexual misconduct complaints in San Diego Unified.
Additionally, newly homeless individuals in San Diego County continue to exceed those moving into homes, with 979 people becoming homeless in February compared to 969 exiting homelessness. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges faced in addressing homelessness in the region.
As the community grapples with these issues, it remains crucial for stakeholders to work together to find solutions and ensure accountability in education and homelessness initiatives.
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