Pasadena Unified School District trustees approve layoffs, impacting more than 160 positions

The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 26, voted to reduce more than 160 certificated and classified positions as part of an ongoing effort to curb a financial crisis.

Trustees voted unanimously, shortly after 11 p.m., to follow the reduction plan they approved last fall in the face of significant criticism from teachers, staff, students and parents in attendance. The November vote slashed $24.5 million as part of an overall $30 million reduction from the upcoming 2026/2027 fiscal year budget.