Financial Crisis Update

Below is the PCOE/PUSD 4/9 meeting video. This includes the financial update from the FCMAT team, which is the first official, real look we have received regarding the financial state of the district. 
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-Public Comment begins at 2:04:10
-The FCMAT presentation begins at 2:37:30
-The current financial situation overview begins at 2:56:50

Many of us feel angry, betrayed, heartbroken, etc. These emotions are perfectly justified given what we are learning. Trust has been broken. Community members and staff who have been attempting to raise a red flag on this issue have been ignored, belittled and threatened for years. Our emotional responses are justified. How we use these emotions is up to us. I encourage us all to use them to fuel activities and behaviors that will be part of the solutions to this crisis. Let's respectfully reengage with our school leadership - let's get the whole story so that we can make educated, calculated decisions. Let's hold those responsible accountable so that we can prevent this from happening again. Let's do what we do best and come together to find solutions that will enable our community - our CHILDREN AND THEIR TEACHERS - to thrive into the future.