Los Angeles Unified School District approved significant staff pay raises despite receiving a letter from the Los Angeles County Office of Education warning of severe budget concerns. The district proceeded with the raises, which will cost approximately $1.2 billion annually, just days after the warning. This decision has led to projections of a $3.6 billion negative reserve balance by 2029. Consequently, the district's own projections indicate the elimination of nearly 6,000 positions over two school years. Parents and advocacy groups have criticized the district's management and decision-making process.
Los Angeles, California
https://nypost.com/2026/07/26/us-news/smoking-g-n-letter-reveals-lausd-ignored-dire-budget-warning-before-approving-huge-staff-pay-raises/