#budgetcuts

I see some groups had engineering cut heavily. This is typically a very bad sign especially when the 'process' professionals who mostly bring no value and simply get in the way of innovation (at this company) remained unscathed. The budget cut requirements could have been serviced by dealing with those groups while giving innovation in engineering a chance going forward. There was a belief this was a Mark B. policy but clearly that is not the case as this goes right to the board and IS the business model. Time to accept that.

Okanagan College has reduced its staff. This follows a 50 percent decrease in international student enrollment. Federal changes limiting international students caused this decline. The college implemented layoffs and early retirement programs. Further financial impacts are expected from continued student drops.

Kelowna, BC

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/605631/Okanagan-College-confirms-staff-cuts-50-per-cent-drop-in-international-students

George Brown Polytechnic initiated a large-scale termination. This affects 51 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff. The college cites shifting government policies and budget pressures. Full-time enrollment dropped 29 percent from winter 2025 levels. The institution anticipates additional workforce reductions.

Toronto, Ontario

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/george-brown-college-files-mass-termination-notice-in-face-of-steep-drop-in-enrolment/article_9fb89b41-e94e-449d-afb7-da12f0733dfb.html

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority laid off 31 employees. The agency took this step due to budget issues. Its board approved $14.2 million in spending reductions last month. These reductions included a 15% pay cut for senior leadership. Some administrative positions were also eliminated.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/03/26/jacksonville-transportation-authority-lays-off-31-employees/89340713007/

Bucksport’s Town Council is considering staff reductions. This action addresses a challenging budget season. The town used $8 million in savings last year. Officials aim to avoid a significant property tax increase. Layoffs and service cuts are among the options discussed.

Bucksport, Maine

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/27/hancock/hancock-government/bucksport-maine-budget-crisis-cuts-layoffs-possible/

Princeton University has frozen senior faculty salaries and cut departmental budgets. President Christopher Eisgruber warned that more cuts are coming. Nine staff members from the Keller Center for Innovation were recently laid off. The university faces financial pressure due to rising healthcare costs and lower endowment returns. Future changes will focus on efficiency rather than expansion.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/princeton-u-lays-staff-freezes-salaries-president-says-more-cuts-are-coming

Union presidents denounced the sudden disclosure of potential job cuts. Around 200 district positions may be eliminated due to budget problems. The administration did not publicly discuss job reductions previously. This information was revealed on March 25. The Board of Education then voted on its preliminary $852 million budget.

Paterson, NJ

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/paterson-press/2026/03/27/paterson-nj-teachers-union-head-possible-layoffs/89337375007/

Vancouver Public Schools began notifying employees of layoffs last week. These reductions follow the school board's approval of $24 million in budget cuts. The cuts are intended to stabilize the district's budget for the 2026-27 school year. Staffing reductions form a significant part of this financial plan. The district also offers support services, including free counseling, to affected staff.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/26/vancouver-schools-begin-layoffs-after-board-approves-24m-budget-cuts/

Redlands Unified School District issued preliminary layoff notices to 60 employees. This action is part of ongoing budget reductions. The affected staff include teachers, support staff, and administrators. Many positions are student-facing, such as counselors and nurses. Final decisions on these layoffs are expected in May.

https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-issues-layoff-notices-to-60-employees/

Tulsa Public Schools eliminated 89 positions, including 50 active employees and 39 vacant roles. The district expects to save $3.5 million from these cuts. Falling student enrollment and lost federal grants caused budget shortfalls. These reductions represent the first phase of addressing the deficit. The district also approved new positions and encouraged affected employees to apply.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://tulsaflyer.org/2026/03/25/schools-families/post/tps-cuts-89-positions/

Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is laying off approximately 150 employees. These cuts include teachers, counselors, and all mental health clinicians. The district faces an ailing budget, declining enrollment, and rising costs. The Board of Trustees approved the layoffs in December 2025. Some layoff notices may be rescinded due to early retirement incentives.

Watsonville, California

https://santacruzlocal.org/2026/03/25/youre-not-able-to-just-close-your-door-and-teach-pvusd-employees-get-layoff-notices/

Auburn city officials are considering layoffs and tax increases. These measures aim to close a significant budget gap. Rising costs and slow revenue growth strain city finances. Leaders must make difficult decisions to maintain essential services. Discussions continue to balance the budget and minimize impact.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/03/25/auburn-faces-potential-layoffs-and-tax-increases-to-balance-budget/

Sunol Glen Unified School District faced employee layoffs. Initially, four staff members were slated for dismissal. The school board voted to save a preschool teacher and a childcare worker. An art teacher's position was reduced to part-time. A health support specialist and a noon duty supervisor remain at risk.

Sunol, California

https://tricityvoice.com/small-school-district-affected-by-layoffs/

Are the cuts over for now ? What about Emea ?

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston presented his 2026 budget proposal to city employees. The city faces a $200 million budget gap for the upcoming year. Savings from staff reductions and facility closures will address this shortfall. Public services like street sweeping and police patrols will remain unchanged. No new taxes or fees are proposed to cover the deficit.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-2026-budget-city-employees/

Is cost-cutting only for lower bands? I know a Director who gave a sermon on cost-cutting and budget cuts happening across, and that's how he needed to "release" team members. After a few weeks, he got promoted with a big pay increase. So then, is it that no more budget issues for his team? I am seeing several promotions and pay increases for Band 5/6 and above. If the company is in such a budget-cutting mode, how come all senior levels are getting pay increases and promotions recently?

Liverpool's school district faces impending job reductions. A large budget shortfall necessitates these staff cuts. Superintendent Chapman estimates up to 80 positions could be eliminated. District spending has risen while student enrollment has decreased. The board reduced a $20 million gap, but layoffs are still expected.

SALINA, N.Y.

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/liverpool-school-workers-to-face-layoffs-as-budget-deficit-reaches-millions/amp/

Western Wyoming Community College announced nine additional position eliminations. Five of these positions are currently filled. The college identified an increased budget shortfall. The new estimated shortfall is approximately $5 million. This figure increased from an earlier $1.5 million estimate.

Green River, WY

https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/19/county/western-announces-additional-layoffs/13683.html

How are some teams luxury traveling overseas for “market travel” nextweek? Seems tone deaf to me. guess they gotta spend they budget before cuts?

Bay Area school districts face significant budget deficits. Many districts are announcing layoffs and school closures. This occurs despite record state education funding increases. Declining student enrollment is the primary cause of these financial pressures. State funding is based on average daily attendance, reducing district revenue.

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/bay-area-school-cuts-layoffs-closures/amp/

The SW Polk Fire District announced layoffs for six positions. This decision follows a failed operations levy in November. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 30. The board plans to propose another operations levy in May. This new levy aims to maintain current staffing and emergency service levels.

Polk County, Oregon

https://www.polkio.com/news/fire-district-plans-layoffs-second-levy-attempt/article_58b84443-d3ee-42f9-aedb-fd001a6d2f18.html

BlueOval SK laid off all 1,600 workers at its Hardin County battery plant. Kentucky invested $250 million in taxpayer money for the plant's infrastructure. Hardin County also spent $1.6 million in federal relief funds. The layoffs caused the county to lose an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 in occupational tax revenue. County leaders now face a tight budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/return-on-blueoval-sk-investment-in-question-as-hardin-county-faces-budget-strain-following-layoffs/article_3fe52f65-b368-4698-be81-dcedaec7605a.html

The Puyallup School District updated its $15 million budget reduction plan. This plan is for the 2026-2027 school year. The district saved the high school pool, gymnastics, and some elementary library services. To compensate, the district will eliminate approximately 80 to 95 positions. These cuts affect central office and school-based staff.

Puyallup, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article315092073.html

The New School plans to reduce its workforce by 15%. This reduction will occur through layoffs and eliminating vacant positions. The university faces a $30 million structural deficit. Declining enrollment and increased operating expenses contribute to this deficit. This follows a previous 7% workforce reduction via voluntary buyouts.

New York City, N.Y.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/the-new-school-layoffs-15-percent-workforce-reduction/814974/

Staff reductions at Harvard's engineering school are impacting daily academic life. Approximately 40 staff members were cut due to financial pressures. Financial challenges cited include a federal endowment tax and research funding uncertainty. Laboratories now operate with fewer technicians and slower equipment maintenance. Students are modifying projects and courses are changing due to reduced staffing.

https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/international/harvard-engineering-layoffs-disrupt-research-labs-courses-and-student-projects/129630750

Brookline school officials warn of significant cuts. Over 200 positions could be eliminated. This would occur if voters reject a property-tax override. The district needs $18.5 million over three years. Cuts could impact programs, class sizes, and after-school fees.

Brookline, Massachusetts

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/14/brookline-schools-would-see-more-than-200-layoffs-if-override-fails-officials-say/

Team,

I’m excited to share an update on this year’s President’s Club recognition.

President’s Club celebrates the teammates who delivered the strongest revenue-impacting results across Optimum in 2025. These individuals represent the very best of our performance culture and embody what it means to deliver for our customers and our business.

As previously announced, and in support of aligning our resources with our enterprise priorities, we will not be hosting a President’s Club trip this year. That said, we want to ensure these achievements are celebrated in a meaningful way. For 2025, President’s Club winners will receive:

A monetary award
A commemorative President’s Club trophy
A President’s Club jacket

Winners will be notified tomorrow, and we look forward to recognizing their accomplishments.

While President’s Club highlights our top performers, our progress as a company is driven by the collective work happening across the organization every day. Supporting customers, solving problems, strengthening relationships, and driving results all contribute to our momentum as ONE Optimum.

Thank you for everything you do and for the commitment you bring to our customers and teams every day.

Colleen

Keene State College recently eliminated 25 staff positions. Eight of these positions were already vacant. These cuts are a direct response to an $18 million reduction in state funding. The college must address a $4 million deficit by fiscal year 2027. Faculty positions are also being reduced through voluntary separation packages.

https://www.keenesentinel.com/news/local/keene-state-college-layoffs-cuts-staff-faculty-keene-nh/article_aab7851a-43da-4925-b8f0-ef6e68cc3a0b.html

West Virginia public schools are cutting jobs due to severe financial issues. Declining student enrollment and rising special education costs contribute to the crisis. Lawmakers have not yet approved immediate changes to the state's school funding formula. Several counties, including Kanawha and Wayne, anticipate significant position reductions. Proposed funding adjustments face delays, impacting school budgets for the coming year.

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/01/wv-teachers-staff-learn-jobs-are-cut-while-lawmakers-stall-immediate-school-funding-fixes/

The Fresno Unified Board approved resolutions for staff position reductions. This decision initiates a process for potential layoffs or reassignments. Approximately 500 total positions are impacted by these changes. The reductions aim to address a projected $55 million budget deficit. Affected staff will receive final notifications by May 14.

https://fresnoland.org/2026/03/12/fresno-unified-layoffs-and-reductions/

Portland State University projects a $35 million budget deficit by 2028. President Ann Cudd announced plans for institutional downsizing, called retrenchment. Nineteen academic departments could see reductions or elimination. Rising costs, limited state funding, and a 23% enrollment drop contribute to the deficit. These changes could lead to staff layoffs, with a final decision expected in June.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/10/psu-eyes-cuts-19-departments-amid-35m-deficit-falling-enrollment/?outputType=amp

AI isn't taking people's jobs. Here's what's really happening

Oracle's layoffs show that the people losing jobs aren't losing them because AI can do their work. They're losing them to money spent on chips and data centers

https://qz.com/ai-layoffs-white-collar-jobs-oracle-capex

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced layoffs and program pauses. Approximately 14 staff positions will be eliminated. The theater faces a $7.5 million deficit from the pandemic. Rising costs and declining subscriptions contributed to the shortfall. A fundraising campaign aims to address these financial challenges.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/layoffs-hit-historic-seattle-theatre-75m-deficit-forces-staff-cuts/7HEEHZI5JNDDBL3QOKBDCSEZ54/

Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald announced 33 employee layoffs. This action includes the entire Bureau of Criminal Investigation department. The sheriff cited an unprecedented fiscal emergency for these cuts. State lawmakers withheld funds due to large budget deficits. An Inspector General report criticized sheriffs' spending practices.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/metro/plymouth-sheriff-layoffs-spending-scrutiny-inspector-general/

Superintendent Mary Skipper presented a $1.71 billion budget for BPS. The district plans to eliminate 300 to 400 staff positions. This includes over 200 teachers and 100 support staff. Rising costs and declining student enrollment are factors. The School Committee will vote on the budget March 25.

https://baystatebanner.com/2026/03/05/boston-teacher-layoffs-likely-as-bps-outlines-next-years-budget/

Sacramento City Unified is considering approximately 380 additional layoffs. These cuts primarily target non-teaching staff and central office employees. The school board will vote on the proposed layoffs at an upcoming meeting. The district faces a significant $113 million budget deficit. This follows a previous approval to eliminate over 400 positions.

https://www.abridged.org/news/sacramento-city-unified-400-more-layoffs/

On the Beat, seeing some red faces trying to sell these budget restraints.

Tamalpais Union High School District trustees approved $2.2 million in staff cuts. This decision was made due to declining enrollment and a budget deficit. Preliminary warning notices were sent to over 11 certificated and 13 classified employees. The district must align staffing with enrollment to maintain financial reserves. Final layoff decisions are scheduled for May 14.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/28/tam-union-school-district-approves-2-2m-in-preliminary-layoffs/amp/

Poway Unified School District trustees approved staff changes on February 26. Two employees received layoff notices. Seven certificated and three classified staff members were reassigned. Early retirement incentives were also approved. These measures address budget cuts and declining student enrollment.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/01/poway-unified-trustees-approve-two-layoff-notices-and-offer-early-retirement-incentives/

The San Marcos Unified School District board considered staff reductions. The district faces a $10 to $11 million budget deficit next year. A proposal to reduce elementary school librarians' hours was blocked. However, layoff notices were approved for about 17 teachers, social workers, and counselors. District leaders anticipate further cuts in the coming years due to declining enrollment and rising costs.

https://www.kpbs.org/news/education/2026/02/27/san-marcos-school-board-considers-layoffs-amid-falling-enrollment-higher-costs