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Fresno – Classified staff at Fresno Unified School District rallied outside offices on Wednesday, urging leaders to prioritize transparency and equity amid a board-approved stipend increase for trustees.[1][2]
Board Votes to More Than Double Stipends
Trustees approved a resolution that raised their monthly compensation from $2,111 to $4,500, effective February 1. The 6-1 vote aligned with Assembly Bill 1390, a state law updating limits unchanged for over 40 years.[3] Five members accepted the change, while Andy Levine dissented and opted out alongside Elizabeth Jonasson-Rosas.
The adjustment qualifies for large districts like Fresno Unified, which serves over 60,000 students daily. Annual costs total around $143,500 from the $1.9 billion budget. Trustee Susan Wittrup described it as an alignment with education code rather than a personal raise.[3]
Employees Chant for Better Conditions
Dozens of bus drivers, custodians, and groundskeepers assembled on North Brawley Avenue, chanting “Sí se puede” during a news conference. They highlighted long hours and financial strain while facing stalled contract talks.[1]
Bus driver Corina Lozoya called the timing a “huge slap in the face,” noting she works 12 to 16 hours daily to support her family. Grounds worker Andrew Martinez stressed that frontline roles keep schools operational and are not disposable.[1][2]
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-01-29 09:04:00
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