Board of Trustees Brief
Peralta’s Board of Trustees vote to lay off 68 positions at 02/25 trustee meeting
The board voted unanimously to approve the cuts despite disapproval during public comment
Proposed layoffs condemned during public comment at 2/11 Peralta trustee meeting
District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
Board bears down on budget at 6/11 meeting
District faces $11.2 million deficit
Up until Feb. 10, undocumented students seeking resources via Merritt’s website were not given the proper information for the state-mandated “Dreamer Liaison” at Merritt College.
District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits
