SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District is looking at huge budget cuts, described by its new superintendent as "devastating."
Supt. Jonathan Raymond said after studying Gov. Schwarzenegger's budget proposal, the district's target for cuts went from $18.5 million to what could be $28-$30 million.
"Those are devastating figures on top of $144 million which we've cut over the last six to seven years," said Raymond "All bets are off. Everything is on the table."
Raymond said SCUSD is seeking ideas from the community. A community forum was held this week, and next Tuesday, Jan. 19, the district will launch an online survey to get ideas from members of the community. Raymond is also talking with teacher and staff unions as he works to come up with a balanced budget plan.