SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) -- Santa Rosa City Schools leadership is working to get to a more financially stable place, but it comes with a cost.  A new plan that cuts about 120 jobs, adjusts programs and significantly reduces key student support services, and the Santa Rosa Teachers Association is not happy.  "I just know that it is going to change the direction of every child's life moving forward, and I don't think they've thought about that," said Elsie Allen High School Special Education teacher Mel Debret.  Debret is concerned about the cut, even though she says many will be happening at the elementary school level — like loss of counselors and class sizes increasing because of less teachers. But she knows, long term, it will impact her classrooms as well.  "Elementary school is a different land than I exist in, but I know that will have a ripple effect and I will feel that 10 years down the line," explained Debret.  The cuts have been endorsed by the Sonoma County Office of Education.   It will reconfigure special education and dismantle the mental health support staff.  "I'm also incredibly concerned about cuts to our MTSS support services and therapists, with the state of the world and the rise of mental health needs in recent years cutting 75% of our mental health staff and getting of college and career services," said Debret.  Debret believes it will be devastating for the school, and she's not the only one. Nearly 800 Santa Rosa Teachers Association members voted no confidence in three district leaders, interim Superintendent Lisa August Hulme, board president Nick Caston and Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Aime Carter.  But the district insists it's what is needed.  "We understand the strong emotions and frustration around recent painful budget reductions," said Santa Rosa City Schools Public Information Officer Patrick Gannon. "As a district, we were spending $15 million more than we receive, drastic action was required to restore long term stability for our community. Reductions were necessary to prevent steeper cuts next year. We had to accept a harsh fiscal reality — school districts do not receive adequate funding from the state or federal government. "  Still, the union is hoping it won't happen.  "Our goal is to for the district to reverse the cuts," Debret stated. "The vote of no confidence was hopefully an impetus for them to consider our demands." Watch the full report from KRON4's Amanda Hari in the video player above. ...read more read less