Live Oak School District superintendent resigns

HALF OF THE STRUCTURE WAS DAMAGED. THE RED CROSS IS ASSISTING THE RESIDENTS.## AFTER WEEKS OF NEGOTIATIONS.. DOZENS OF TEACHERS ARE LEFT WITHOUT JOBS AT THE LIVE OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT.. THE SCHOOL BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVING THEIR FINAL FINANCIAL STABILIAZTION PLAN .. AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE ITS ONGOING FISCAL CRISIS.. ACTION NEWS 8 REPORTER BRISA COLON BRINGS HAS A BREAKDOWN.###.. DAN.. THIS IS THE MOMENT THE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN WAITING FOR... AND AFTER WEEKS OF BACK AND FORTH.. FRUSTRATION.. ANGER.. MANY SAY THEY'RE HOPEFUL THIS PLAN CAN GET THEM BACK ON TRACK.. AFTER FINDING ITSELF IN A 2.9 MILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT.. THE LIVE OAK SCHOOL BOARD..ON WEDNESDAY.. UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED THEIR FINAL STABILIAZTION PLAN.. IT INCLUDED DOZENS OF JOB CUTS.. FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.. SCHOOL PHYSCOLOGISTS.. AND SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDES.. AT LAST NIGHTS MEETING.. EMOTIONS RAN HIGH.. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.. JEREMY RAY.. EVEN WALKING OUT.. THREATING TO RESIGN.. THOUGH CONTENTOUS.. PARENTS SAY ITS THE FIRST MEETING THEY'VE SEEN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT.. BUT DESPITE COMING TO A RESOLUTION.. DISUNITY IN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP REMAINS.. <"5, 6 MEETINGS NINE WORKDAY WITH MY KIDS AFTER DINNER TIME SKIPPING BATHTIME STRAIGHT TO LATE BEDTIME SO WE CAN STAND UP AND HOLD OUR SIGNS AND ASK THE BOARD.. TO PLEASE LISTEN TO US."> <"THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF FRUSTRATION, ESPECIALLY ON THE PARENT AND TEACHERS END REASONABLE I'VE BEEN FRUSTRATED AS WELL, BUT IT IS NICE TO HOPEFULLY SEE THAT A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER."> SEVERAL TEACHERS.. AND STAFF MEMBERS DISTRICT WIDE.. TELL KSBW THEY'VE ALREADY BEEN SERVED PINK SLIPS.. BUT.. THE DISTRICT HAS UNTIL MARCH 15TH TO SERVE ALL PRELIMINARY LAY OFF NOTICES.. WITH THIS STEP.. THE DISTRICT IS AVOIDING A STATE TAKEOVER.. NOW THE DISTRICT WILL BE SENDING THEIR FINAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY OFFICE OF ED.

In a letter addressed to parents and students, the current superintendent for the Live Oak School District announced her resignation on Friday. Dr. Daisy Morales wrote, "It is with a mixture of sadness and resolve that I announced my decision to resign from my position as Superinutednde of the Live Oak School District, effective June 30, 2024."She made this announcement on the same day pink slips were supposed to be sent out to many school district employees to avoid a state takeover. Last week, the decision was made to terminate around 40 jobs to resolve a $2.9 million deficit. Read More | Live Oak School District decides to terminate staff to avoid state takeover Morales said in her remaining months she will be leaving with integrity and will attempt to mend as many bridges as she can. She hopes to facilitate a smooth transition and address any outstanding concerns. "Upon reflecting on my time here, I acknowledge my imperfections. Errors were made with the most recent being an avoidable negative budget certification that led to unnecessary stress and hardship for many. I apologize for this," Morales said.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —

In a letter addressed to parents and students, the current superintendent for the Live Oak School District announced her resignation on Friday.

Dr. Daisy Morales wrote, "It is with a mixture of sadness and resolve that I announced my decision to resign from my position as Superinutednde of the Live Oak School District, effective June 30, 2024."

She made this announcement on the same day pink slips were supposed to be sent out to many school district employees to avoid a state takeover. Last week, the decision was made to terminate around 40 jobs to resolve a $2.9 million deficit.

Morales said in her remaining months she will be leaving with integrity and will attempt to mend as many bridges as she can. She hopes to facilitate a smooth transition and address any outstanding concerns.

"Upon reflecting on my time here, I acknowledge my imperfections. Errors were made with the most recent being an avoidable negative budget certification that led to unnecessary stress and hardship for many. I apologize for this," Morales said.

Live Oak School District superintendent resigns

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