The Board of Directors adopted a resolution authorizing a reduced education program that affects certificated staff after a first-and-second read process. The motion to adopt the certificated reduced-education-program resolution carried after discussion about program priorities, transparency and mitigation steps.

Why it matters: Adoption of the certificated reduction resolution formally gives district staff written authority to implement a limited set of reductions should they be necessary to balance the budget. Staff emphasized that the list includes some program-model changes that may not translate into immediate job losses because some positions will be absorbed through reassignment or unfilled vacancies.

What the board heard

Assistant superintendent and human-resources staff described an 8.1 FTE picture on the certificated side as a maximum-authority list; staff said some of those changes represent program-model shifts rather than individual layoffs. For example, proposed elementary-library and instructional-coach reductions were described as changes in model that could be achieved by reassigning staff with other endorsements rather than eliminating the positions wholly.

Board action

The board moved to adopt draft Resolution 738 (2025-26) to authorize certificated reductions as a lawful step in the budget cycle; the motion passed on recorded board votes (board: three in favor, one opposed, one abstention; student representatives: two in favor). The classified-side resolution (first reading) was discussed and will be returned for a second reading at a May meeting after a staff workgroup completes recommendations on health-room and nursing models.

Clarifications from staff

- Staff said not all line items on the certificated list will equal individual job losses; seniority and teacher endorsement rules mean some staff can be reassigned into existing vacancies.
- One proposed position (0.5 FTE school social worker/counselor) was described as likely to be restored because the funding source for that position was expected from a partner grant; staff kept it on the draft list only because the funding notice had not been provided in writing at the time of the meeting.

What's next

- Staff will proceed with required notices and HR steps consistent with state law and collective bargaining obligations.
- The board requested continued transparency and suggested staff return with updates and any confirmed restorations.

Ending note

Directors urged careful communication with families and staff and asked HR and learning-services staff to minimize program disruption while meeting statutory notice deadlines.