District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
Peralta’s classified employee union protested a recent budget proposal during the public comment portion of the Feb. 11 Board of Trustees meeting. Armed with purple signs and heartfelt comments, a small crowd of classified employees filled the Peralta Community College District boardroom to oppose the elimination of 33 classified positions.
68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits
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A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.
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A private company sold access to California public education for an undisclosed price.
We asked PCCD for five years of conflict of interest disclosures, but only got half. Here's why an ethics expert is concerned.
Peralta has yet to establish a process to evaluate the costs and benefits of funding international travel. We combed through travel receipts, international student data, and district policy to find out.