“Right now we are expecting 150,000 to 185,000 educator layoffs across the country,” says Michelle Hudgins of the National Education Association. In California, for example, 16,000 teachers lost their jobs last year with another 23,000 layoffs expected this year, “the worst I’ve ever seen.”

I live in Madera. Our school board meetings are packed with people who care and want what is best for our town. We are all struggling with some of the hard cuts that have to be made.

I watch and see many taking pay cuts and furlough days. To my surprise some even are volunteering for pay cuts and furloughs. I am shocked by what outstanding people live and work here in Madera. Madera Unified School District is a great district.

We need help from our state. Our schools need help. What is the plan to help our schools? One day these kids will be taking care of us. Will they have the ability? What can I do to help? What can you do to help?
What can our kids do to help? Still no vote on keeping our school bus for high school kids here in Madera.

You are welcome to come visit our Madera board meeting June 15 at 7 p.m., 1902 Howard Road.

Leah Tompsett,
Madera

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