El Paso ISD Layoffs Begin: Employees Warned Against Voluntary Resignation

Employees of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) have started receiving layoff notices, with a deadline to resign voluntarily by Friday. This decision follows the board's vote to declare financial exigency and eliminate over 90 positions to reduce payroll costs. Union leaders are advising against resigning, as it may disqualify employees from receiving unemployment benefits and eliminate their right to a hearing regarding their termination. A total of 63 employees have been notified, and the board is set to vote on the layoffs on June 15, impacting teachers and support staff across the district. The situation raises concerns about class sizes and the quality of education for students.

Key Details: • Employees must submit resignation forms by 5 p.m. on Friday if they choose to resign. • The EPISD board will vote on the layoffs on Monday, June 15. • 63 employees have received layoff notices, primarily affecting probationary teachers. • Union leaders advise against resigning to retain eligibility for unemployment benefits.