Fewer teacher layoffs foreseen in Seattle
The number of teacher layoffs in Seattle looks like it will be much lower this year than last.
The number of teacher layoffs in Seattle looks like it will be much lower this year than last.
Last May, the district sent layoff notices to 172 teachers, counselors, librarians and other certificated staff members. With the help of federal stimulus dollars, all but a few dozen were rehired by fall.
This year, the district is estimating it may send just 30-50 pinks slips to teachers, counselors, librarians and other certificated employees. A final decision is due early next month.
The school district says it is trying to protect the classroom. It has put a freeze on hiring and has eliminated the equivalent of 85 full-time jobs in its central office.
The district is also planning to use about $4.4 million of savings, and to raise about $1 million in