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Orange County Public Schools just approved a $7.9 billion budget—but they’re still eyeing an additional $8.5 million in cuts, blaming shrinking student numbers and soaring healthcare costs. Teachers and parents are sounding the alarm, fearing classrooms will suffer as overworked staff face even heavier loads. The teachers’ union is pushing back with a petition of over 2,000 signatures, demanding cuts target administrative waste first—not frontline educators. School board members insist classroom positions are last on the chopping block, carefully reviewing proposed cuts while navigating state funding constraints. With property tax revenue falling short despite rising home values, district leaders are urging voters to approve a one-mill tax hike in November to avoid deeper cuts.

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