Petaluma City Schools faces $2 million in budget cuts due to the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding.
The school board is expected to vote this month on a plan to address the shortfall, likely involving staff reductions. The Budget Advisory Committee will present its recommendations Tuesday, February 11th, outlining which positions should be eliminated. The board will then provide feedback and potentially vote on the final budget at its February 25th meeting. The district must finalize cuts by mid-March to notify affected employees.
While the specific recommendations are not yet public, a district survey showed community members prioritizing mental health support, school safety, and special education.
