#budgetcut

The Regional Transportation District faces a $250 million budget shortfall. RTD launched an Agency Optimization and Sustainability Plan to address this deficit. The plan includes eliminating certain vacant and filled positions. Some current employees will need to reapply for new management roles. The agency aims to save approximately $10.7 million through this realignment.

Denver, Colorado

https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/22/rtd-layoffs-250-million-dollar-shortfall/

The Kittery School Committee is weighing potential job cuts across its three schools, including teaching, paraprofessional, and special education roles. The proposed eliminations are being considered as part of a budget plan totaling just under $24 million for the 2026–27 school year.

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/19/kittery-schools-job-cuts/89211762007/?gca-cat=p&gnt-cfr=1

Western Wyoming Community College announced nine additional position eliminations. Five of these positions are currently filled. The college identified an increased budget shortfall. The new estimated shortfall is approximately $5 million. This figure increased from an earlier $1.5 million estimate.

Green River, WY

https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/19/county/western-announces-additional-layoffs/13683.html

Alameda Health System faces a nearly $91.7 million budget deficit. This led to a plan for nearly 200 layoffs and program cuts. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to review the plan. A working group will seek alternatives to the proposed layoffs. Anticipated federal Medicaid funding reductions contribute to the financial concerns.

Alameda, California

https://www.independentnews.com/news/regional_and_ca/tri-valley-spared-in-proposed-health-system-layoff-plan/article_9f2a9087-d894-45a1-909b-4323b1f4d71c.html

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced staff layoffs. This action comes amidst a significant budget shortfall. The district faces an $877 million deficit. These layoffs are a direct result of the financial challenges. The district is addressing its budget imbalance.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/news/local/lausd-issues-staff-layoffs-amid-877m-budget-shortfall/3861863/

Timberland Regional Library will cut 61 positions. This represents 25% of its total staff. The decision addresses a $3.8 million budget shortfall. Involuntary layoffs are set to take effect in May 2026. Three additional libraries will transition to a self-service model.

Tumwater, Washington

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315076371.html

Rutgers-New Brunswick terminated 37 part-time lecturers this month. These lecturers taught approximately 100 classes in the School of Arts and Sciences. The university cited reasons such as lack of funding or no continuing need for the positions. Faculty unions called the layoffs "absurd." They claim the budget shortfall is fictional.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2026/03/15/rutgers-lecturers-say-absurd-layoffs-dont-justify-savings/89139843007/

Rockford Public Schools announced layoffs. This action addresses a projected $15 million budget deficit. The district will lay off 110 central office and non-classroom employees. These cuts are part of a restructuring plan. The goal is to maintain long-term financial stability.

Rockford, IL

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2026/03/12/rockford-public-schools-to-cut-jobs-to-close-budget-deficit/89125389007/

The University of Maine plans to reduce its budget by $5.6 million. This will result in layoffs for fewer than 10 staff members in the next fiscal year. An $18 million budget shortfall challenges the university. Other cost savings include unfilled positions and using gift or grant funds. Despite these measures, state appropriations increased by $2.3 million.

Bangor, Maine

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/11/bangor/bangor-education/umaine-staff-layoffs-millions-budget-cuts/

A College Planning Council meeting addressed campus updates. Superintendent-president Erika Endrijonas announced upcoming faculty layoffs. Four to five positions in business services and IT will be affected. The college also plans to streamline its technology infrastructure. These IT changes are expected to save $72,000.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.thechannels.org/news/2026/03/09/college-planning-council-discusses-faculty-layoffs-upcoming-it-changes/

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved 50 staff layoffs. This decision stems from declining student enrollment. The district anticipates an $18.3 million funding loss next year. Affected roles include teachers, specialists, and instructional coaches. Most positions will end after the current academic year on May 22.

Mesa, Arizona

https://www.themesatribune.com/news/mesa-school-board-approves-staff-layoffs/article_e2a01320-d8c1-4837-aa6e-ea13be72364b.html

The Oregon Department of Transportation avoided layoffs and major service cuts. Legislation passed to address a $297 million budget shortfall. This action redirected $218 million from existing state transportation funds. Some grant programs, including Safe Routes to School, will experience reduced funding. Lawmakers plan to revisit the state's long-term transportation funding model in 2027.

https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2026/03/09/legislative-action-avoids-odot-layoffs/

Milwaukee’s school superintendent proposes significant job cuts. Brenda Cassellius plans to eliminate over 260 non-classroom positions. This action aims to save the district $30 million. The superintendent seeks to protect classroom teachers and support staff. The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association opposes these proposed layoffs.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ad48ab3f-5a71-444a-9aae-825d831d5978.html

A $300M reorg charge will be taken. I take it this is for more than just the distribution center closures that were announced.

Multnomah County recently issued layoff notices. About 190 employees received these warnings. The budget's final vote occurs June 4. Affected staff face months of uncertainty. The county anticipates a $10.5 million budget gap

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/03/the-layoff-notices-came-now-nearly-200-multnomah-county-employees-live-in-limbo.html

BB seems to lose money by tearing things down to rebuild them. In 2021, he bought a $7M house on a Florida golf course and demolished it, building a new multi-million dollar home in its place. In the meantime, he bought a $4.1M condo to live in, which he dropped a ton of money into renovating, and sold it for $3.1M to move into his newly built home. Wasting money tearing things down - is what he's doing to 3M?

Very likely

So apparently, throwing darts are the new operating model. Town hall highlight of the year: Head of IT + CFO confidently announce that “No other companies have figured out AI governance… but we will.”

The silence afterward? You could hear a budget being cut in real time. This is coming from leadership that still treats basic project tracking like it’s emerging technology. But wait, it gets better.
Our fearless IT leader sends the brand-new “Head of Data” out of the country to “vet options” we aren’t even authorized to implement. Bold strategy.

Minor detail: this individual’s experience in data and technology appears to be limited to creatively rearranging LinkedIn buzzwords. If résumé fiction were a programming language, we’d finally have expertise. Because promoting someone with no clue in the space worked out so well last time… why not run it back? Now the plot twist: they’re stuck abroad due to regional conflicts and travel disruptions. You truly cannot script this level of tragic corporate comedy. We can’t align on reporting standards, but we’re about to solve global AI governance. Sure.

Next town hall prediction:
“We’ve decided to skip governance and move straight to vibes.”

San Francisco aims to reduce $400 million in annual spending. Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes eliminating at least 500 city positions. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. City departments must submit new staffing plans by March 12. The specific departments affected by cuts are not yet clear.

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/lurie-calls-for-hundreds-of-city-job-cuts-in-effort-to-close-budget-deficit/

The Soquel Union Elementary School District board will consider a layoff proposal. This plan involves eliminating nearly 17 full-time equivalent positions. The decision follows an impasse in contract negotiations with the teachers union. District officials cite declining enrollment and a yearslong budget deficit. The union seeks a 3% wage increase and increased health benefits.

https://lookouexample.com/soquel-union-elementary-board-to-consider-layoffs-as-teachers-district-reach-impasse/story

Portland Public Schools faces a $10 million budget gap this school year. This deficit remains after the district already cut over $12 million. Administrators presented unions with two options: staff furloughs or layoffs. Furloughs could mean two unpaid days for all staff. Layoffs could impact at least 170 full-time positions by April.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/27/portland-public-schools-furlough-layoffs/

Companies left and right are using AI to justify mass layoffs. Our leadership is peddling AI all over the place. We know Stankey is probably foaming at the mouth at the opportunity to ax tons more people and use AI to justify it like they use RTO as a cover for mass layoffs.

So explain why the he!! we are spending over a billion dollars to build a new playground that requires a specific number of people to be there in order to get Plano’s bribe? Shouldn’t someone maybe ask this question?

Just saying.

Laying off 400 people would be catastrophic. And can we stop pretending support staff aren't every bit as essential as teachers to our kids' success? As a parent of two, I'm furious and terrified about the fallout. I also feel deeply for every family these cuts will directly hit. It's an absolute shame.

The Oakland Unified School District board approved significant layoffs. Over 400 positions could be affected by this decision. The district faces a large budget deficit. These cuts impact various staff, including counselors and nurses. Layoffs will begin next school year.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/oakland-school-board-approves-400-layoffs

it's time to lower costs and jettison underperforming products and locations. not sure what the delay is

SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su plans to seek approval for preliminary layoff notices. The proposal affects 42 employees and staff. This announcement follows one week after a teachers' strike concluded. A 6% enrollment drop over five years is cited as the reason. Final layoff decisions are expected in May.

https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/21/sfusd-may-lay-42-staffers-just-week-teachers-strike-ended/

About 160 workers at the University of Wyoming may face layoffs if the current draft of the state’s two-year budget becomes law, according to a provost.

https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2026-02-02/roughly-160-uw-employees-could-lose-their-jobs-if-proposed-budget-passes-provost-says

Cigna no longer looks at performance anymore. You either are a stellar performer or a terrible one, if you make too much that’s thier budget they need to cut. If you make a little less they’ll keep you and pile on that other persons work they just let go. They layoff based on budget now so if you make a lot be warned.

Poudre School District's Board of Education will vote on authorizing teacher layoffs. This vote is scheduled for the 2026-27 school year. The district faces a potential budget cut of up to $17 million. Declining enrollment and reduced state funding cause this shortfall. Authorization allows the district to provide advance notice to affected employees.

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/education/2026/02/22/poudre-school-district-board-of-education-to-vote-on-teacher-layoffs-for-2026-27-school-year/88786496007/

Marion County Commissioners are considering layoffs this year. This comes as they prepare for their first budget meeting in April. The county passed a $33.7 million budget for 2026. However, only $29.2 million is projected to be earned in revenue. This creates a significant budget deficit.

https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2026/02/17/marion-county-budget-deficit-layoffs-possible-no-tax-increase/87959378007/

• The Jefferson County Board of Education approved central office restructuring in a 5-2 vote Feb. 13
• Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s plan aims to address a $188 million deficit and cut about $43 million from the central office
• The vote eliminates 648 positions, creates 254 positions and reclassifies 19 positions, with some roles centralized across the district
• The board expects further budget actions in March and plans to adopt a tentative budget in May

https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/lexington/news/2026/02/14/jcps--board-approves-classroom-cuts--central-office-restructuring

The city of Lowell is preparing for a worst-case scenario for its upcoming budget season, advising its department heads to be “conservative” with their fiscal 2027 budget requests and warning of hiring freezes and personnel reductions.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/15/hiring-freeze-layoffs-possible-in-lowell-fiscal-2027-budget/

BART on Thursday presented proposals that the agency could consider if it can't secure additional funding to make up for its deficit.

The drastic measures discussed during the board meeting include closing stations, reducing train service and conducting layoffs.

https://abc7news.com/post/bart-considers-layoffs-station-closures-reduced-services-balance-budget/18592881/

So EH message was no bureaucracy…but we need to save money and be smart about waste. Yet everyone has a free pass to go fast? Good luck with that at this company. Just don’t give us less than 100% bonus because you can’t control SG&A based on your “just do it” guidance.

Lafayette Parish schools may implement staff reductions. Superintendent Francis Touchet will ask the board for authorization. This follows a large decline in student numbers. Student enrollment fell by nearly 1,000 from the prior year. This decline impacts federal, state, and local financial support.

https://www.kadn.com/news/local/lpss-considers-new-plan-that-could-include-staff-layoffs/article_8b3c772e-088e-4fe5-8922-75203955b7ae.html

Jefferson County Public Schools has not yet identified the 300 central-office jobs being eliminated. These specific details are expected to be revealed at Tuesday's school board meeting. Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood previously directed department chiefs to reduce their staff budgets by 50%. This measure is projected to save the district approximately $44 million. Board members have requested clarification on whether these cuts involve actual positions or existing vacancies.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/education/jcps-still-hasn-t-identified-the-300-central-office-job-cuts-details-expected-tuesday/article_23350a00-7322-419c-a033-98d4c6084ba3.html

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) is considering additional budget cuts for Idaho state agencies. These proposed reductions could lead to significant layoffs. Reports detail impacts of potential 1-2% agency spending cuts. This move goes beyond the Governor's existing budget recommendations. Uncertainty regarding federal tax changes influences these decisions.

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/05/jfac-eyes-more-spending-cuts-bonner-county-daily-b/

Idaho State University is laying off 45 employees. This action addresses an $8 million budget deficit. The College of Education will merge into a new humanities college. Biology department disciplines are also being reorganized. These changes aim to achieve significant cost savings.

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/45-layoffs-as-isu-axes-college-of-education-splits-biology-department-in-mass-restructuring/article_11660917-46c1-4ff9-b34c-b1c942eb4910.html

Is it just Xerox being cheap…. We’re not in a COVID situation so what’s the excuse?

Why the layoffs now? Did they waste too much money buying part of Tik Tok?