FUHSD cuts 30 class sections for 2014-2015; reduction reportedly due to declining enrollment, new Bonsall high school

The Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) board of trustees resolved April 28 to issue some teacher layoff notices for the 2014-2015 academic year, citing a drop in enrollment and revenue as the main cause. The “layoffs” will, in fact, be a reduction in hours the teachers are employed, rather than complete layoffs.

The decision to restructure and reduce core funding began in February, when the board approved expenditure reductions of $844,100. According to the board meeting agenda, $450,000 in those reductions are associated with certificated layoffs due to declining enrollment and the...