https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/02/27/fremont-school-board-chops-9-million-from-budget-keeps-funding-for-police-on-campuses/

FREMONT — With the threat of a financial takeover from Alameda County education officials looming and community debate intensifying over whether to keep paying for police on campuses, Fremont’s school board has shaved nearly $9 million from the upcoming school year’s budget by eliminating vacant positions, dipping into its reserves and delaying the opening of a Warms Springs elementary school.

In doing so, they managed to avoid further increasing class sizes, furloughing employees, or laying off custodians — appeasing many students, teachers, and some parents who urged the board to avoid those measures.