The Palm Beach County School District has eliminated 76 media clerk positions, impacting library operations. This decision was made to address a significant budget deficit, largely due to reduced state funding. The district aims to save over $3.3 million through these layoffs. While the media clerk roles were removed, the 169 media specialist positions remain unaffected. Over half of the affected employees have been reassigned to other district roles, with others retiring or receiving assistance in finding new employment.
West Palm Beach, Florida
https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-07-27/palm-beach-county-school-district-fires-all-school-library-specialists