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Classified Employees truly are the heart of our schools. Our school district (virtual or not) would not function without your support. You have continued to do great work to support schools, students, and families during these unprecedented times. Thank you! We appreciate you very much! Please stay well and be safe. Happy Classified Employees Week.

Happy National Week of the Teacher! Your magnificent impact on student learning and social emotional well being of our students has been highlighted more than ever in recent weeks during suspension of in-school instruction. On behalf of our Governance Team, I share with you our deepest gratitude for your continued commitment to students and families. We promise to continue our strong advocacy at the state and local level so that public education and educators like you continue to receive the attention and respect that you all deserve.

Last week, the much anticipated May Revise was released. Governor Newsom and his administration have been forced to make tough decisions for the revised Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget calls for a reduction of $12.3 billion for K-12 public education, a decrease of almost 20 percent from the proposed January education budget. These unprecedented cuts will undoubtedly impact our students and the educators who serve them. The proposed school funding reductions make the already difficult task of opening schools this fall in the midst of a pandemic that much more challenging. Click to read the full letter.