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Las Vegas Teacher Fights to Keep Job Amid $50M CCSD Budget Cuts
Christina Radosevich faces potential surplus as her school loses 5 teachers, 1 counselor, and 3 support staff due to budget reductions.
Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:55pm
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The Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas is facing a $50 million budget reduction for the upcoming school year, leading to staff cuts across 284 schools, including Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts where teacher Christina Radosevich has taught for 8 years. Radosevich was recently informed she is being 'surplused' due to her lack of seniority, devastating her as she loves the school and community. With class sizes set to increase, Radosevich is fighting to keep her position and has reached out to the CCSD superintendent and the governor's office for help.
Why it matters
The budget cuts at CCSD schools highlight the ongoing challenges facing public education, with teachers like Radosevich caught in the middle. These reductions could have a direct impact on students through larger class sizes and the loss of valued educators and support staff. The situation raises broader questions about school funding, teacher retention, and the ability of districts to maintain quality education during times of fiscal constraints.
The details
CCSD says the $50 million budget reduction is due to lower student enrollment and higher employee costs. As a result, Radosevich's school is losing 5 teachers, 1 counselor, and 3 support staff. Radosevich, who coaches the chess team and runs the spelling bee, was told she is being 'surplused' since she has the least seniority in her department. She is now scrambling to update her resume and apply for other teaching positions, worried there may not be enough open roles available.
- CCSD is facing a $50 million budget reduction for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
- Radosevich was recently informed she is being 'surplused' from her teaching position at Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts.
The players
Christina Radosevich
A teacher at Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts in Las Vegas who is fighting to keep her position amid budget cuts at her school.
Jhone Ebert
The superintendent of the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas.
Joe Lombardo
The governor of Nevada, whom Radosevich has reached out to for help.
What they’re saying
“I'm still a little bit in denial about it. It's it's devastating.”
— Christina Radosevich, Teacher (news3lv.com)
“This is going to be detrimental to kids ultimately, because my principal was saying, like, class sizes are going to increase, and it's already very challenging.”
— Christina Radosevich, Teacher (news3lv.com)
What’s next
Radosevich has reached out to CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's office seeking help to keep her teaching position. She is also updating her resume and applying for other teaching jobs, though she is worried there may not be enough open positions available.
The takeaway
The budget cuts at CCSD schools underscore the ongoing challenges facing public education, with valued teachers like Radosevich caught in the middle. This situation highlights the need for sustainable school funding solutions that can protect quality education and support teachers during times of fiscal constraints.
