Los Angeles Unified School District holds a meeting to cut 657 cafeteria workers, special ed aides and custodians due to a budget deficit
– Superintendent of LAUSD makes $440,000 per year
– Deputy Superintendents make $300-400k+ per year
– Chief Financial Officer makes $300,000 per year
– Chief Academic Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Operating Officer all make $280,000–$380,000 per year
– Associate Superintendents and Executive Directors all make 250,000–$350,000+ per year
– Top Administrators in Specialized Areas such as facilities and equity programs all make $200,000–$300,000+ per year
.The Sup has a taxpayer funded personal driver and private security.
90% of the LAUSD budget goes to personnel
Student attendance has dropped 40%.
Their cuts won’t make a dent.
Projected deficit 2027-2028: $191 Million. https://t.co/cEJbvzhyfA pic.twitter.com/dHNvWsdHd6
— Megan Barth (@ReaganBabe) February 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted to send notices of possible layoffs to 3,200 employees amid an $877 million deficit for the next school year#MacroEdge
— MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) February 19, 2026