Capistrano Unified recalls 79 teachers to preserve class size
The Capistrano Unified School District announced on Monday night that 79 elementary teachers were recalled from the layoff list in the past week helped by parent fundraising for third grade class-size reductions. Superintendent Fleming noted 32 of 36 schools likely retain the program while 39 teachers remain on the layoff list with hopes for further reductions. The board approved the 2003-04 final budget totaling $314 million with $22 million in reductions and deferrals, plus reserves, and directed staff to present a revised budget within 45 days after the state budget is adopted.