Layoffs averted in P.G. school district.

Faced with the prospect of nine layoffs in the Pacific Grove Unified School District, the Pacific Grove Teachers Association voted Monday to take two furlough days next school year.

The pink slips, which were handed to teachers, librarians and counselors, will be rescinded today, the union said. 

“In this economic climate, our teachers felt strongly that NO ONE should be laid off, and that preserving programs and services for students was a top priority,” said Linda Goulet, co-president of PGTA, in a prepared statement.  “We are relieved that an agreement could be reached, though we are still worried about potential cuts to our fellow staff members in [California School Employees Association] and the vital services they provide.”  

Goulet says the furlough days will be taken during regular staff development days so that they have less of an impact on students.